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Turkish Pumpkin Dessert - Kabak Tatlısı

This Turkish pumpkin dessert is an autumnal treat. Serve individually or leave on the dinner table for guests to nibble on after eating.

Prep Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 400 grams pumpkin cubes (washed)
  • 180 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 handful walnuts (smashed)

Instructions

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  1. First of all, scrape away the seeds and the fibrous parts of your pumpkin wedge. (Don't discard the seeds. You can use them for other dishes as they are packed with nutrients.)
  2. Now cut the skin away from your pumpkin and cut the pumpkin flesh into large cubes or thick slices until you have around 400 grams.
  3. Add the pumpkin to a pan and smother with the sugar, making sure each piece is covered and then cover the pan with a lid.
  4. Leave for 6-8 hours (or overnight) until your pumpkin pieces are sitting in a syrup.
  5. Place your pan on the hob and gently heat on a medium setting.
  6. As the hot syrup starts to bubble, keep basting your pumpkin pieces with it.
  7. After around 10 minutes, test your pumpkin to see if it has softened. If not, keep simmering until it is soft but still firmly holding its shape.
  8. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before refrigerating for an hour or so.
  9. When it's time to serve, arrange your pumpkin dessert pieces onto a serving plate, drizzle with the tahini and top with the roughly smashed walnuts.
  10. Serve as sweet nibbles to share after a main meal or as a sweet snack between meals.

Notes

  • As with all of our recipes, the calorie count for our pumpkin dessert recipe is approximate. We have calculated calories based on the weight of sugar used but our recipe didn't use all of the syrup.
  • If you use bigger chunks or slices of pumpkin, you might need to use more of the syrup as the pumpkin pieces will take longer to soften.
  • We used brown sugar for our recipe but you can use white if you prefer.
  • Common accompaniments to Turkish pumpkin dessert - kabak tatlısı - are tahini, thick natural yoghurt or kaymak (Turkish clotted cream). We like tahini as it cuts through the sweetness.
  • We have said our recipe serves 4 people. This is if you are serving as post-meal nibbles. Feel free to have it serve two people as a more substantial dessert.

Nutrition Information

Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 8520IU (170%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 8520IU 170%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.