SAEDNEWS: The sweets mentioned in this article are among the famous traditional confections of Tabriz. If you travel to Tabriz, we recommend that you definitely try these sweets in the city and also take them with you as souvenirs.
According to Saednews, Tabriz is located in the northwest of Iran and is one of the country’s cold-climate cities. However, it has warm and kind-hearted people. The souvenirs of this city are countless, but among them, the famous sweets of Tabriz are truly unmatched. The variety of souvenirs in this city is so great that you will inevitably return to your hometown with a suitcase full of food and purchases.
The famous sweets of Tabriz are literally sweet in every sense of the word. In preparing these sweets, nuts, rosewater, and saffron are widely used along with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and powdered sugar. Despite their rich syrup and sugar content, these sweets can be enjoyed as a dessert after meals or with afternoon tea. Like sweets from other Iranian cities, Tabriz sweets can also be found elsewhere, but it is the people of Tabriz who are especially skilled in making them. Most of these sweets are high in energy and have a warm nature, helping you feel less of Tabriz’s cold weather.
The first famous sweet of Tabriz is called Reshteh Khatayi. It is usually prepared and served during the holy month of Ramadan. This sweet is also well-known and popular in Turkey, where it is called “Tel Kadayif.”
It is made using ginger, cinnamon, powdered sugar, special pastry threads, rosewater, rose petal powder, walnuts, and butter.
The ingredients are very similar to those used in baklava, which is why some people call it “threaded baklava.” Due to the presence of walnuts, rosewater, rose petal powder, and pistachios, it has a highly aromatic and delicious taste. Its nutritional value is high, which is why it is prepared during Ramadan to help fasting people regain their energy.
Another famous sweet of Tabriz is Latifeh, a delicate and soft dessert just like its name suggests. It is a cream-filled pastry popular throughout Iran, but its authentic taste is best experienced in Tabriz.
It is made from flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla, and baking powder. Its appearance resembles two light hamburger buns placed together, filled with whipped cream. The top is usually decorated with crushed pistachios and walnuts.
Unfortunately, because it contains cream, it is not suitable for transporting as a souvenir, but during your trip to Tabriz, you can enjoy as many as you like.
Rahat al-Halqoum is another popular sweet. You may have already tried it in your own city, but the version made in Tabriz is considered exceptional.
These are soft, bite-sized confections loved by people of all ages. They are made from sugar, starch, rosewater, citric acid, water, and are often decorated with pistachio or coconut powder.
It is one of the most common sweets in Tabriz and is traditionally served during celebrations and Yalda Night gatherings.
Baklava Kadayif is one of the famous sweets of Tabriz, made specifically using kadayif threads. Kadayif is a very thin pastry made from water, wheat, and semolina flour.
This dessert is prepared with melted butter, shredded kadayif, chopped pistachios, and walnuts. After shaping, syrup made from sugar, water, and lemon juice is poured over it.
Qorabieh is another attractive and famous sweet from Tabriz, essentially a type of cookie. It resembles a walnut biscuit and is made from ground almonds mixed with eggs, vanilla, flour, and sugar.
It is often topped with chopped nuts. Due to the high amount of nuts used, it is relatively expensive. It is commonly prepared for guests during celebrations and holidays.
Qorabieh is also produced in cities such as Qazvin and Zanjan, and is popular in Turkey and Azerbaijan as well, making it a widely known regional sweet rather than exclusive to Tabriz.
This sweet, also known as Chay Maragheh, is very popular among locals and is traditionally enjoyed with tea. Some believe it has Russian origins and was introduced during historical migrations.
It is made from sugar and water, and flavored with cinnamon, orange, cardamom, pineapple, lemon, and other essences. Today, more than 30 active workshops produce this confection.
Luz is a popular and aromatic sweet made from powdered sugar, pistachios, almonds, saffron, water, and sugar. It is especially prepared during Nowruz (Persian New Year) in various flavors such as almond, saffron, pistachio, vanilla, and coconut.
It requires no oven, which makes it very popular and easy to prepare at home. However, its taste and aroma in Tabriz are considered unique compared to other cities.
The name of this sweet may sound unusual. It is included among Tabriz’s famous sweets due to its popularity.
Tasbihi chocolate looks like a string of prayer beads, made of two colors: cream/white and brown. It is made using vanilla, sugar, milk, powdered milk, glucose, baking powder, cocoa powder, and butter.
Half of the mixture is flavored with cocoa to create the two-tone appearance.
Nougat is one of the most famous sweets of Tabriz and has gained global recognition. Some also call it “Luka.”
It is believed to have origins in Southern Europe and the Middle East. Today, it is also produced in countries such as France, Italy, and Spain. In general, it is a traditional sweet of Tabriz, similar to Persian gaz.
Many consider it part of the same family as gaz. It is widely used in celebrations and holidays due to its long shelf life, pleasant taste, and affordability.
Eris, also known as “Süt Şekeri” (milk candy), is a traditional Tabrizi sweet made from sugar, pistachios, milk, vanilla, cocoa butter, or animal oil.
It is prepared in various forms such as milk, cocoa, soft, and bead-shaped versions. The bead-shaped version resembles prayer beads.
It is cooked in copper or enamel containers and then cooled and cut into pieces after thickening.
Bazrak halva is one of the most traditional sweets of Tabriz, mostly known among Azerbaijani speakers. It is also called “Zereh Halvasi” locally.
It has a dark color due to grape molasses and flax seeds. It is highly nutritious and was traditionally used to strengthen the body, treat bone issues, improve energy, and support overall health.
It is made from flaxseed (bazrak), water, oil or butter, wheat flour, and powdered sugar.
