Turkish Delight
Turkish delight is a delightful Middle Eastern confection that brings together chewy textures and floral notes, perfect for any occasion. This homemade treat combines sugar, cornstarch, aromatic rose or orange blossom water, and a touch of citrus for a memorable experience. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with tea, this colorful candy is sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold water (divided)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons rose water or orange blossom water
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios or walnuts
- Cornstarch for dusting
Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch square pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat until dissolved. Bring to a boil, then add lemon juice and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup of water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the boiling syrup while stirring continuously until thickened and translucent (15-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in rose or orange blossom water and nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool at room temperature for several hours or overnight until set.
- Dust a cutting board with cornstarch, invert the pan onto it, and cut into squares. Toss each piece in cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg