Anthap Cevizli Sucuk

Despite the name, there is no meat anywhere near cevizli sucuk. This is one of Anatolia's oldest sweets: whole walnut halves threaded onto a string, dipped again and again in a thick grape mixture, then hung up to dry until they form a chewy, glossy rope that looks remarkably like a sausage. Anthap's version captures that traditional treat in a ready-to-eat pack.

How Cevizli Sucuk Is Made

The process begins in late summer, when the grape harvest is in full swing. Fresh grape juice is boiled down slowly with a little starch or flour until it thickens into a smooth, velvety mixture known as bulama. Meanwhile, walnut halves are carefully threaded onto long strings. Each string is dipped into the warm grape mixture, lifted out, allowed to set slightly and dipped once more. This is repeated several times until a thick, even coating builds up around the nuts.

The strings are then hung in the open air for several days to dry. The finished sweet is firm on the outside and pleasantly chewy within, with the crunch of walnut in every slice. Because the grape coating is made from fruit, a good walnut sucuk tastes naturally sweet and fruity rather than sugary.

Rooted in South-Eastern Turkey

Anthap takes its name from Antep, the everyday name for Gaziantep, a city in south-eastern Turkey known for its pistachios, baklava and serious food culture. Sweets like this have been part of the region's winter larder for generations. Families would make large batches in autumn and store them through the colder months, slicing off a piece whenever guests arrived or children needed an energy boost.

It is closely related to pestil, the dried fruit leather sold at the same stalls, and you will often see the two side by side in markets across Turkey.

Flavour and Texture

Expect a rich, slightly caramel-like taste from the concentrated grape, similar in character to grape molasses but with a firmer bite. The walnuts add a gentle bitterness and plenty of crunch, keeping the sweetness in balance. Cut into rounds, each slice reveals a neat walnut centre ringed with deep amber.

Ways to Enjoy It

• Slice into rounds and serve with Turkish tea or coffee in the afternoon.
• Add to a cheese board, where it pairs beautifully with salty white cheese or aged kaşar.
• Pack a few slices for walks, school lunches or long journeys.
• Chop finely and scatter over yoghurt or porridge for breakfast.
• Offer it to guests at Bayram alongside dried figs, apricots and nuts.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, wrap well to stop it drying out further. Contains walnuts. Please check the pack for full ingredient and allergen details.

Order Cevizli Sucuk Online

Robin Food stocks traditional Turkish sweets and snacks, delivered across the UK with same-day delivery in many London areas. If you love this, you may also enjoy our mulberry molasses and freshly made walnut baklava. It is a small, honest treat that brings back memories for anyone who grew up with cevizli sucuk.