Premium Şekerpare – 400 g

Soft, buttery and soaked in a light syrup, şekerpare is the dessert that Turkish grandmothers bake when they want to make a visit feel special. Our 400g box is prepared fresh in the Antep tradition, with each golden piece baked until crisp at the edges and tender in the middle, then finished with syrup while still warm.

What Is Şekerpare?

The name means a piece of sugar, which tells you a lot about its character. Şekerpare belongs to the family of semolina cookies found across Turkey and the Middle East. A dough of butter, semolina, flour and eggs is rolled into small rounds, pressed flat and baked until golden. While the pieces are still hot, cool syrup is poured over the tray so they drink it up and turn soft, moist and fragrant.

Each round is traditionally almond-topped, with a single nut pressed into the centre before baking. It looks simple, but it is the contrast that makes it so popular: a crumbly, sandy texture from the semolina, a melt-in-the-mouth richness from the butter and a sweet glaze that holds everything together.

How It Compares to Baklava

If you find layered filo desserts a little too delicate, şekerpare is a lovely alternative. It is closer to a cake or a soft biscuit than a pastry, with no nuts inside and a gentler sweetness. Many people describe it as a Turkish syrup cake, and it shares that comforting, homemade feel with British favourites like lemon drizzle or treacle sponge. It is also easy to eat with your fingers, which makes it a good choice for children and for serving to a crowd.

Made Fresh, the Antep Way

Gaziantep is best known for baklava, but the city's pastry makers take just as much care over their other syrup desserts. Our version is made daily to order, so it does not spend weeks on a shelf. That means the outside keeps a slight bite and the inside stays soft and buttery rather than heavy and wet.

• Baked fresh in small batches
• Rich, buttery semolina dough
• Light syrup that soaks in without making it soggy
• 400g box, ideal for sharing

Serving Suggestions

Serve şekerpare at room temperature with a glass of black tea or a small Turkish coffee. For a fuller pudding, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of kaymak beside each portion. It is a familiar sight at Bayram tables, family visits and Sunday afternoon tea, and it also makes a thoughtful gift to bring when you are invited round. Arrange the pieces on a plate in a neat circle and they look as good as they taste, with very little effort on your part.

Storage

Keep the box covered in a cool, dry place and enjoy within a few days. There is no need to refrigerate it, and cold will firm up the syrup. Contains wheat, milk, egg and almonds.

Order Şekerpare Online

Robin Food delivers freshly made Turkish desserts across the UK, with same-day delivery available in many London postcodes. Pair your box with our tulumba dessert, walnut baklava or a pack of Altınbaş tea for a proper Turkish afternoon.