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Kabak Tatlısı in glass with ice cream and mint
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How To Make Kabak Tatlisi

In the western world, pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween, but not in Turkey.  This classic Turkish Easy Pumpkin Dessert with Tahini is exactly what you need to finish a perfect meal.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 349kcal
Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pumpkin
  • 1 ½ Cups of Sugar
  • 1 package of Pectin or Gelatin
  • 1 cup of crushed walnuts
  • ½ cup of Tahini

Instructions

  • Start with peeling the pumpkin and removing the seeds and discard. Cut the pumpkin into bite size cubes and place it inside a saucepan (preferably a 3 to 4-quart sauce pan).
    cutting pumpkin
  • Pour the sugar on it and place in the refrigerator overnight. It should be somewhat watery the next day. Place on the stove and cook on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour.
    adding sugar
  • Pumpkin should be extremely soft. Add the Gelatin and stir (DO NOT crush the pumpkin). Pour mixture in a baking dish and let it cool. Once cooled, place inside refrigerator to cool completely.
    adding gelatin
  • To serve, sprinkle tahini on top, add crushed walnuts. Vanilla ice cream on the side is a very good accompaniment.
    Kabak Tatlısı in cups with mint

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Calories are estimated per serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 349kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 24mg