Walnut Pumpkin Dessert    Veg CD DP  Turkish  50mins plus standing and cooling

Turkish Name:  Kabak Tatlisi

Serves 4   Cold  Vegetarian  Vegan Vegetable Nuts  Gluten Wheat Dairy free  Dessert  Pudding  Turkey  Europe  Asia

Ingredients
1.2kg/2½lb Pumpkin
450g/1lb Sugar
100g/4oz chopped Walnuts

Instructions

1. Cut the pumpkin into wedges about 5cm/2-inches thick, remove the seeds and pulp, peel then and cut width ways into slices about 1cm/1/2 inch thick.

2.  Place the slices in a large frying pan (with a lid), sprinkle with the sugar and leave to stand for 4 hours until pumpkin is juicy. 

3. Place the pan over a low heat, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes until tender.

4.  Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. 

5. To serve - arrange the pumpkin on a serving platter and sprinkle with the walnuts. 

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