Shirini
Ingredients
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump250g≈ 1.25 × 1 cup
- Water118.5g≈ 1/2 cup
- Butternut squash567g
- Walnuts50g≈ 1.75 × 1 oz
- Cinnamon Stick1.2g≈ 0.5 × 1 teaspoon ground
Estimated Cost
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump (250g)—
- Water (118.5g)—
- Butternut squash (567g)—
- Walnuts (50g)$1.18
- Cinnamon Stick (1.2g)$0.27
* Cost estimate based on 2 of 5 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated September 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Combine the sugar and water in a pot. Heat over medium-high until the mixture reduces to a heavy, glossy syrup.
- 2
2. Wash the winter squash, peel it, and remove the seeds. Cut into pieces.
- 3
3. Add the squash pieces to the syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is very soft and most of the syrup has soaked into it.
- 4
4. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with the walnuts and cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.