Tahini with grape molasses (Tahin pekmez)

1. Stir the tahini well in the jar before using, as the oil separates on top.

2. Spoon the tahini into a small bowl.

3. Pour the pekmez (grape molasses) over it.

4. Stir just a few times with a spoon so it stays marbled; if you mix it completely you'll get a thicker, caramel-like cream.

5. Adjust the ratio to taste: more pekmez is sweeter, more tahini is nuttier.

6. Serve with fresh bread or simit for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Tip: The energy boost of a Turkish winter breakfast. Pekmez is grape juice reduced to a syrup without sugar; if you don't have it, carob or date syrup works too.