Kabak Tatlisi

Name: Kabak Tatlisi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash or pumpkin, cubed; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 tbsp tahini

Tender candied pumpkin slow simmered in its own rich syrup and finished with nutty tahini and walnuts.

60 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs butternut squash or pumpkin, cubed
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tbsp tahini

Instructions

1

Arrange 2 lbs cubed butternut squash or pumpkin in a wide pot and sprinkle 1.5 cups granulated sugar evenly over top.
2

Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 3 hours or overnight until juices release.
3

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then lower heat and cook covered for 30 minutes.
4

Uncover and simmer for another 15 minutes until tender and syrup thickens.
5

Cool completely, then drizzle with 2 tbsp tahini and sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Questions

How long does Kabak Tatlisi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Kabak Tatlisi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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