Description
A traditional recipe for making authentic Turkish Delight, also known as Lokum, featuring a chewy texture and a variety of flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon rosewater or orange blossom water
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and lemon juice with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sugar syrup, stirring constantly.
- Add cream of tartar and continue to cook on low heat, stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and stir in rosewater or orange blossom water and nuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased pan and let it cool for several hours or overnight.
- Once set, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a different flavor, you can add food coloring or other flavor extracts.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg