Description
Turkish delight, a luscious confection that captivates the senses, features a melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful flavors of rosewater and citrus. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a beautiful treat, perfect for sharing on special occasions or gifting. With its vibrant colors and customizable flavors, homemade Turkish delight is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rosewater or orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools (saucepan, whisk, and an 8-inch square pan lined with parchment paper).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until the mixture boils and sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with lemon juice until smooth, then gradually add to the boiling sugar solution while stirring constantly.
- Cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes until thickened and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and stir in rosewater or orange blossom water; fold in toasted nuts if desired.
- Pour into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg