Honey Desserts
Honey Candied Pumpkin
Pumpkin wedges roasted until caramelized at the edges, finished with a drizzle of raw honey — one of Turkish cuisine's simplest desserts.
55 min · Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 kg pumpkin or squash, peeled and cut into 3-4 cm thick wedges
- 4 tbsp İlyas Kurt wildflower honey
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Preparation
- 01Arrange the pumpkin wedges in a single layer on a large baking tray.
- 02If using sugar, sprinkle it evenly over the wedges and let sit for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- 03Roast at 180°C (350°F) until soft and lightly caramelized at the edges, 40-50 minutes.
- 04While still hot, drizzle the honey over the pumpkin — the residual heat helps it soak in.
- 05Finish with cinnamon and chopped walnuts; serve warm.