A Turkish snow dessert from southern highlands, made with shaved ice or clean snow, grape molasses syrup, walnuts, and a quick chill.
10 min prep 4 min cook
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Mix the molasses, water, and lemon juice in a small pot.
Warm the syrup over low heat for 4 minutes so it stays pourable; do not boil it until thick.
Coarsely break the walnuts and keep the cinnamon ready for serving.
Grate the ice or crush it in a strong processor into a coarse snow texture.
Quickly divide the ice into bowls.
Drizzle the molasses syrup over the top and serve immediately with walnuts and cinnamon.
💡 Tip: Grate the ice at serving time; ice that waits melts and turns the molasses syrup into a sweet drink.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve karsambac immediately in small bowls with walnuts and optional cinnamon as a summer dessert.
~218
kcal calories
3
g protein
39
g carbs
6
g fat
18.3g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
13.1mg
Sodium
0.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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