Turkish Delight
Turkish delight, a delightful confectionery, offers a unique blend of chewy texture and aromatic flavors that whisk you away to the vibrant streets of Turkey. With its sugary coating and options for customization, this treat is perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging alone. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it brings back cherished memories while creating new ones. Follow this straightforward recipe to craft your own batch of this beloved sweet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (filtered)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons rose water or orange blossom water
- ½ cup chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved to create a syrup.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with ½ cup of water to form a slurry. Gradually add this to the sugar syrup while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and turns translucent (10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and your chosen flavoring. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Allow it to cool at room temperature before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg