Thick pumpkin slices slowly cooked in their own sugar syrup until glossy, topped with toasted walnuts. A classic Turkish autumn dessert, vegan and served chilled.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut the pumpkin into pieces 2-3 cm thick and 6-8 cm long.
- 2
Arrange them in a single layer in a wide, heavy-based pot and sprinkle the sugar evenly over the top. Cover and leave for 6-8 hours or overnight so the pumpkin releases its juice.
- 3
Bring to a boil, covered, over medium heat, then simmer on low for 35-40 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender and the syrup has thickened. Spoon the syrup over the pieces a few times as it cooks.
- 4
Let the pumpkin cool in the pot, then transfer to a serving plate, pour the syrup over and chill for at least 1 hour.
- 5
Roughly chop the walnuts, toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and scatter over the dessert to serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 224 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 46 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
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