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
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.
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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