Turkish Delight Recipe
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| Turkish Delight (Lokum) |
Turkish delight is a delicious and popular Middle Eastern dessert. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including sugar, rose water, and glycerin. Turkish delight can be made in a variety of colors and flavors, and it is often served with nuts or dried fruit.
This recipe for Turkish delight is easy to make and produces a delicious and authentic-tasting dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon glycerin
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rose water, glycerin, and pistachios (if using).
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Tips
- For a more intense rose flavor, use 2 tablespoons of rose water.
- To make different colored Turkish delight, add food coloring to the mixture before pouring it into the baking dish.
- Turkish delight can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
