Homemade Turkish Delight
Discover the delightful taste of Homemade Turkish Delight, a chewy, sweet confection infused with flavors like rosewater and citrus, perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water Used for both syrup and cornstarch mixture
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
- 1 tablespoon rosewater or lemon extract Or your choice of flavor
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional, can use pistachios or walnuts
- Food coloring Optional, for a fun touch
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with a little oil or butter.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and citric acid. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and boil for about 10 minutes until it reaches a soft ball stage (240°F / 115°C).
- In another saucepan, combine cornstarch with 1 cup of water, stirring well. Heat over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually pour the hot sugar syrup into the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until incorporated. Add your selected flavoring and food coloring if using.
- Cook the mixture over low heat for another 30-40 minutes until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- If using nuts, fold them into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Let it cool for 4-6 hours or until set.
- Dust a cutting board with powdered sugar, turn out the Turkish Delight and cut into cubes. Dust each piece with more powdered sugar.
- Enjoy your homemade Turkish Delight or share with friends!
Notes
Homemade Turkish Delight is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature away from sunlight for 1-2 weeks. For longer storage, individual pieces can be frozen for up to 3 months.