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Red Turkish Delight cubes dusted with powdered sugar on a white tray

Turkish Delight Recipe

Soft and chewy rose-flavored Turkish delight made with sugar and cornstarch, flavored with rose water and vanilla, then cut into cubes and coated with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Setting Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 36 PIECES
Course: candy, Dessert
Cuisine: turkish
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Rose Turkish Delight
  • 3 cups granulated sugar 600 g
  • About 3⅓ cups + 1½ tablespoons water 810 ml, divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice 10 ml
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
  • 2 tablespoons rose water 30 ml
  • About ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon cornstarch 100 g
  • Red food coloring optional
Coating
  • ½ cup powdered sugar 62 g
  • About ¼ cup + 1½–2 teaspoons cornstarch 32 g

Equipment

  • Medium heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula
  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8×8-inch square pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Small bowl for coating

Method
 

  1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add the sugar, part of the measured water, and lemon juice to a saucepan.
  3. Heat gently while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Bring the syrup to a steady boil.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the 100 g cornstarch with the remaining water until completely smooth.
  6. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the hot sugar syrup.
  7. Reduce the heat to maintain steady cooking without scorching.
  8. Continue cooking and stirring frequently until the mixture becomes very thick, glossy, translucent, and heavy.
  9. The total stovetop Cook Time is approximately 1 hour.
  10. Stir in the rose water, vanilla, and optional food coloring.
  11. Immediately transfer to the prepared pan.
  12. Smooth the surface.
  13. Leave at room temperature for approximately 6 hours, or until fully set.
  14. Mix the powdered sugar and 32 g cornstarch.
  15. Dust a clean cutting surface with some of the coating.
  16. Lift the set Turkish delight from the pan.
  17. Cut into approximately 36 cubes.
  18. Roll every cube thoroughly in the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture.
  19. Serve or transfer to an airtight container with extra coating between layers.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 2mgSugar: 19gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

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Notes

  • Weigh the cornstarch for the most reliable result.
  • The total water is 810 ml.
  • Dissolve the granulated sugar before boiling.
  • Whisk the cornstarch slurry completely smooth.
  • Don't rush the thickening stage.
  • Reduce the heat if the bottom begins coloring.
  • The mixture should be extremely thick and glossy before pouring.
  • This recipe uses 30 ml rose water.
  • Food coloring is optional.
  • Allow a full 6 hours to set.
  • Use the coating generously.
  • Room-temperature airtight storage is preferable to refrigeration.
  • Freezing is not recommended.

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