Turkish Delight

A confectionary classic dating back centuries, Turkish Delight (Lokum) is a chewy, aromatic treat that melts in your mouth. Traditionally made with sugar, cornstarch, and infused with flavors like rose, lemon, or pistachio, it’s often dusted with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

This delicacy pairs beautifully with a strong cup of coffee or tea, making it a delightful snack or gift for special occasions. Whether enjoyed as a winter comfort or a refreshing summer sweet, Turkish Delight is a timeless indulgence that brings a taste of the exotic to every bite.

Turkish Delight

Difficulty Level: Medium

Calories: 200

Cooking Time: 120 min

Ingredients:

For Rose water jelly

Sugar 600 g
Glucose 200 g
Juice of 4 lemons
Water 750 ml
Rose water 200 ml
Corn starch 150 g
Gelatin sheet 50 g

For SHORTBREAD

125 g butter
55 g caster sugar
180 g plain flower

For STRAWBERRY FLUID GEL

1000 g strawberry puree
16 g agar agar

Instructions:

For Rose water jelly

Mix 100g of water with the corn starch.
Soak the gelatin sheet in cold water.
Place remaining water, sugar, glucose, lemon juice, rose water in a pan and bring to the boil.
Rapidly whisk in corn flower and cook for 2 mins.
Whisk in gelatin and pass through a fine sieve and place in the fridge to set

For SHORTBREAD

Beat together butter and sugar until a pale cream like color
Fold in flour
Allow to rest at room temp for 15 mins
Roll to desired shape and size and bake for 15mins at 190 oC

For STRAWBERRY FLUID GEL

In a pan bring 900g puree to the boil
Once boiling rapidly whisk in the agar agar and return to the boil
Completely set in the fridge
Then blend smooth adding the remaining puree as necessary to obtain the desired consistency