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Persian Pickled Cornelian Cherries
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Persian Pickled Cornelian Cherries

Fateme Persian Kitchen
Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362
Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

This sweet-and-sour pickle is a traditional homemade specialty from northern Iran, where cornelian cherries (Zoghāl-Akhteh / زغال‌اخته) are enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Made with fresh cornelian cherries, a little sugar, and vinegar, this simple pickle is delicious served alongside Persian meals and makes a lovely addition to the table. ❤️

#PersianCuisine #PersianFood #IranianFood #NorthernIranianCuisine #PersianPickles #PickledFruit #CornelianCherries #ZoghalAkhteh #TraditionalPersianFood #HomemadePickles

This sweet-and-sour pickle is a traditional homemade specialty from northern Iran, where cornelian cherries (Zoghāl-Akhteh / زغال‌اخته) are enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Made with fresh cornelian cherries, a little sugar, and vinegar, this simple pickle is delicious served alongside Persian meals and makes a lovely addition to the table. ❤️

#PersianCuisine #PersianFood #IranianFood #NorthernIranianCuisine #PersianPickles #PickledFruit #CornelianCherries #ZoghalAkhteh #TraditionalPersianFood #HomemadePickles

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Persian Pickled Cornelian Cherries

Fateme Persian Kitchen
Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362
Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

This sweet-and-sour pickle is a traditional homemade specialty from northern Iran, where cornelian cherries (Zoghāl-Akhteh / زغال‌اخته) are enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Made with fresh cornelian cherries, a little sugar, and vinegar, this simple pickle is delicious served alongside Persian meals and makes a lovely addition to the table. ❤️

#PersianCuisine #PersianFood #IranianFood #NorthernIranianCuisine #PersianPickles #PickledFruit #CornelianCherries #ZoghalAkhteh #TraditionalPersianFood #HomemadePickles

This sweet-and-sour pickle is a traditional homemade specialty from northern Iran, where cornelian cherries (Zoghāl-Akhteh / زغال‌اخته) are enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Made with fresh cornelian cherries, a little sugar, and vinegar, this simple pickle is delicious served alongside Persian meals and makes a lovely addition to the table. ❤️

#PersianCuisine #PersianFood #IranianFood #NorthernIranianCuisine #PersianPickles #PickledFruit #CornelianCherries #ZoghalAkhteh #TraditionalPersianFood #HomemadePickles

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Ingredients

No cooking required
2 servings
  • 200 gcornelian cherries
  • 1 tbspsugar (adjust to taste)
  • Vinegar, as needed (I used apple cider vinegar)
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  1. 1

    Place the cornelian cherries and sugar in a clean glass jar. Pour in enough vinegar to completely cover the cherries. Close the jar and shake it gently until the sugar dissolves.

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    Refrigerate for 10 days to allow the cherries to soften and absorb the flavor.

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    It turned out delicious and makes a great accompaniment to meals.

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Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362
on September 07, 2026 10:30
Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran
Hi, I’m Fateme 👩‍🍳A home cook sharing traditional Persian recipes made simple.From stews to rice dishes, everything is explained step by step.Discover more on my Persian cooking page 👇 @Fateme_1362
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