Description
Turkish delight, also known as lokum, is a traditional sweet confectionery that is soft, chewy, and often flavored with various ingredients such as rosewater, lemon, or nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup rosewater
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add rosewater and cream of tartar, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the mixture into a greased pan and let it cool for several hours or overnight.
- Once set, cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store Turkish delight in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding citrus zest or other extracts.
- For a firmer texture, increase the cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg