One of the flavors of Gümüşhane, the hazelnut variety of pestil is produced with traditional methods. It is made from the fruit of the mulberry trees that grow on the sides of the rivers connecting to this valley, especially in the Harşit Valley. A mixture of flour and milk is added to the mulberry must obtained from the collected mulberries and boiled. It is left to cool, then honey is added to it and a mixture called “herle” is obtained. After adding hazelnut pieces grown in the region to the mixture, they are spread on cloths and dried in the sun and take their final form.
