'So these are apricots?' Peter asked, taking a bite of my latest dessert offering. 'No, it's pumpkin,' I replied. His eyes widened. 'Pumpkin? Really?!' he responded. 'You would never know pumpkin could taste this good in a dessert.'
Long time readers of this little blog will be aware that I adore unusual sweets and desserts, so this recipe for Kabak Tatlisi in Deniz Göktürk Akçakanat's Turkish Bakery Delight captured my attention. Research indicates that some traditional recipes for Kabak Tatlisi or candied pumpkin suggest that the sugar is sprinkled over the pumpkin and then the vegetable is left in the refrigerator overnight, before being baked until the syrup is absorbed. This recipe is somewhat quicker, but the results are deliciously good. I have adapted the original recipe, adding vanilla and cinnamon. I also used less sugar than recommended. If you like a sweeter dish, you could use, say, 3/4 of a cup, perhaps more.
SWEET PUMPKIN DESSERT TURKISH STYLE 385g Jap pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon ground vanilla or vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 75g walnuts, lightly toasted, chopped, to decorate clotted cream or vanilla ice cream, to serve Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C. In an ovenproof dish, combine the pumpkin pieces with the sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Bake the pumpkin for about one hour, perhaps a little longer, until the sugar has dissolved and the pumpkin is starting to caramelise. Remove the dish from the oven and allow the pumpkin to cool, then pop the dish into the refrigerator for a few hours, or overnight. Sprinkle with the walnuts, then serve with a dollop of clotted cream or vanilla ice cream. Serves 2-3.
Tell me dear readers, do you enjoy unusual sweets? What is the most unusual dessert you have ever cooked or eaten? Do please tell.
24 Comments
8/11/2015 06:03:31 am
oOh Lizzy, this looks fabulous. What a great idea for pumpkin!
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:24:36 pm
Thanks Julie, it is rather delish!
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:24:51 pm
Me too, Amanda. I reckon you might enjoy this!
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Hi Liz, I have that book, alas not with me, I will check out the recipe. It is very interesting. I have just put 14 pumpkins in the coolroom with the hope of them lasting over the summer so this may be a good use for one. I have also have a recipe for candied pumpkin that I have been toying with. What fun.
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:25:06 pm
Oh yum, Glenda... one for you, methinks.
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I wondered about using pumpkin for dessert before. There is the pumpkin pie, the pumpkin bread and the pumpkin muffin. The thought occurred if it could be candied? I didn't make any candied fruit this summer, but I can get a pumpkin, maybe I should try candy pumpkin. It would be ready for Christmas. There you go Lizzy, you inspired me!
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:25:27 pm
I'm so glad, Zsuzsa! Have you tried my pumpkin strudel, darling?
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8/11/2015 05:24:39 pm
I was thinking along the same lines as Zsuzsa above - this would be a great pumpkin pie alternative for Thanksgiving or Christmas if you were looking to do something a little different.
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:25:41 pm
Very much so, Brian. Thanks for stopping by!
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8/11/2015 08:52:11 pm
I love your platter, Lizzy, it's so pretty. I've never had a sweet pumpkin dessert! (Except for when my mother made pumpkin pie). I would like to try this xx
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:26:01 pm
Thanks Charlie, I love that bowl too. Would you believe it cost me 50 cents?!
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8/11/2015 11:05:58 pm
wow, how unusual. then again, there is pumpkin pie, isn't there. delicious ingredients.
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:26:16 pm
True, true. Elizabeth.
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:26:37 pm
Hi David... it's the striped version... dark brown skin with orange stripes.
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9/11/2015 06:28:40 pm
Really interesting dish! I love pumpkin in pies, but never had it in a dessert like this. Great find -- thanks.
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:26:48 pm
Thanks John!
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10/11/2015 12:50:26 am
I would certainly give this a try, but there is no ways I could get Dave to take one bite :)
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Lizzy
10/11/2015 09:26:59 pm
: ( Tandy.
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11/11/2015 01:58:17 am
This looks good. We are big fans of pumpkin in dessert! I've made two pumpkin desserts so far this month :)
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This is how I have eaten pumpkin all my life. I love it, only we always put pecans on it I don't like walnuts at all. Great recipe, it's even better hot! I just love it period. My Mother was born and raised in Kentucky though. Have a sweet day! I think the strangest dessert I ever ate had to be SauerKraut Cupcakes!! They are good actually. You use sauerkraut and applesauce instead of sugar and butter!!
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13/11/2015 07:46:37 am
This sounds a very attractive way to enjoy pumpkin - and it make s change from the usual sweet offerings in pie form. Lovely stuff, Liz :-)
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