Name: Turkish Pumpkin Dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg of pumpkin; 2.5 cups granulated sugar; For the top:3 tbsp chopped walnuts or pistachios

A good choice from the list of dessert recipes at Lezzet, which offers tested recipes, Identified with the Antalya region of Turkey, pumpkin dessert is frequently served on New Year's and holiday tables as well. If you are ready, let's see how to make pumpkin dessert together.

Turkish Pumpkin Dessert

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Cut the hard skin and green parts of the pumpkin with a knife, clean, and slice. Wash and drain it.
Place the pumpkin slices side by side in a large pot (make sure that they do not overlap). Sprinkle the granulated sugar on top. Cover the pot and leave it for an hour.
Cook the pumpkin slices over very low heat for 20 minutes. Open the lid of the pot and cook for another 25 minutes.
Remove the pot from the stove and let it cool. Serve by sprinkling walnuts or pistachios on top.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve them with tahini if you wish.
You can sprinkle walnuts or pistachios on top and serve.

Expert Tips

Cook the pumpkins with sugar over low heat.
You can add cinnamon sticks and cloves while the pumpkins are cooking to add flavor.
If you wish, you can cook it in the oven or on the stove.

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