Kavun Tatlısı
Kavun Tatlısı is a delightful Turkish dessert that features sweetened cantaloupe simmered in syrup and garnished with nuts. This refreshing treat is perfect for warm days and brings a taste of traditional Turkish cuisine to your table.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Turkish
180 kcal
Ingredients
- Cantaloupe - 300 grams
- Sugar - 100 grams
- Water - 200 ml
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Chopped walnuts - 30 grams
- Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Rose water - 1 teaspoon
Steps
- Peel and cube the cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cantaloupe cubes to the syrup and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the cantaloupe is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in rose water and ground cinnamon.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm or chilled, garnished with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in vitamins A and C from cantaloupe, which support immune function.
- Contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.
Tags
TurkishHalalDessert