Traditional Kemalpaşa Dessert with Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 pack dried Kemalpaşa dessert
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 3.5 cups water
• 3-4 drops lemon juice
• Tahini for serving
• Crushed walnuts for serving

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Place granulated sugar and water in a wide pot and stir until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Bring the syrup to a boil and add lemon juice to the boiling syrup.

3. 3

   Add the dried Kemalpaşa pastries from the package into the boiling syrup.

4. 4

   Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until the pastries are thoroughly soft.

5. 5

   Transfer the cooked desserts from the syrup to a wide plate using a slotted spoon and let them cool.

6. 6

   Drizzle with tahini and sprinkle with walnuts, then serve warm or cold.

Note. Avoid opening the lid too often during cooking so the pastries absorb the syrup properly.