If you want to add a Turkish twist to your Thanksgiving dinner, make kabak tatlısı (pumpkin dessert) instead of pumpkin pie for dessert.

Ingredients: (serves 6)

1kg pumpkin

400g / 2 cups sugar

100g / ¾ cups walnuts, diced

1 healing tbsp butter

200ml / ¾ cup water

Clotted cream, as desired

Preparation:

1. Peel the pumpkin, cut into 6cm slices and place in a large pot

2. Add ¾ cup water and butter. Cover and simmer, occasionally adding water if necessary

3. When the pumpkin begins to soften, add the sugar

4. Continue simmering for about 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender, glossy and slightly caramelized

5. Plate, sprinkle with walnuts and top with a dollop of clotted cream