Turkish Delight (Lokum) Recipe

Turkish Delight is a delicious and chewy candy that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can adjust the flavorings or add different toppings, such as chopped nuts or coconut flakes. So, go ahead and give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Turkish Delight (Lokum) Recipe

Turkish Delight, also known as Lokum, is a sweet and chewy treat that's popular in Turkey and other parts of the world. This candy is made with a blend of sugar, water, cornstarch, and flavorings, such as rosewater or citrus. It's often dusted with powdered sugar or coconut flakes and makes a perfect gift or snack. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make authentic Turkish Delight from scratch. It's a simple and easy recipe that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Chilling Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine Turkish

Servings 4 people

Calories 640 kcal

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Candy Thermometer
• Mixing bowl
• Square Baking Pan

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Rosewater
• Powdered Sugar For Dusting

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Instructions

 

• Grease a square baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and water.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
• Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and heat the mixture to 240°F.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, lemon juice, and rosewater.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thick and glossy.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
• Let the Turkish Delight cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
• When ready to serve, cut the Turkish Delight into small squares.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 166gSodium: 6mgSugar: 122g

Keyword Lokum, Turkish Delight, Turkish Dessert

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