KABAK TATLISI

(PUMPKIN DESSERT)

    Ingredients             Measure      Amount
      Pumpkin           1/4 medium size  1700 g
      Sugar             2 1/2 cups        500 g
      Walnuts           1 cup             100 g

Cut pumpkin into quarters. Remove seeds and stringy interior. Pare and cut into 5-6x2 1/2 cm (2-2 1/2 inch) slices 1-11/2 cm (0.5-3/4 inch) thick. Place in a covered shallow pan. Sprinkle with sugar. Let stand for 4-5 hours until pumpkin is juicy. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Remove from heat; cool. Arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts. Serve at room temparature.

6 servings

Nutritive Value (Approx. per serving):

     Energy ........:  328 cal  Sodium ..........:                  2 mg
     Protein .......:    2.7 g  Vitamin A .......:               3122 iu
     Fat ...........:    3.4 g  Thiamin (Bl) ....:               0.11 mg
     Carbohydrate ..:   54.9 g  Riboflavin (B2)..:               0.22 mg
     Calcium .......:    46 mg  Niacin...........:               1.22 mg
     Iron ..........:  1.76 mg  Vitamin C .......:                 18 mg
     Phosphorus.....:   105 mg
     Zinc ..........:     O mg  Cholesterol .....:                  O mg

It is almost an everyday dessert on tables of every family during winter months. Hazelnuts or pistachios can be used instead of walnuts.