Introduction: Turkish Delight, also known as Lokum, is a confectionery treasure that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Originating from Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, this delectable treat has gained international fame for its unique texture, rich flavours, and cultural significance. In this text, we'll take you on a delightful journey through the world of Turkish Delight, answering your burning questions and uncovering the secrets behind this beloved sweet. Let’s learn how to make Turkish delight recipe from scratch! If you ever tasted it, you know how amazing it tastes and how addictive it is. Make the sugar syrup: Combine the superfine sugar, lemon juice and 1 ¾ cups water into saucepan and set over medium low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Classic Turkish delight is often sold in small cubes plain or containing nuts at markets. You might also see the ones stuffed with ground pistachio, walnut or hazelnut. We will be sharing both a plain Turkish delight recipe and pistachio stuffed version here. If you want yours plain, just leave the stuffing step out and cut it into cubes.

Many people wonder whether Turkish Delight is halal. The good news is that Turkish Delight is considered halal, as it doesn't contain any haram ingredients such as animal gelatine or alcohol.The most popular Turkish candy around the world is Turkish Delight and has become even more popular since people saw it in a scene of the movie The Chronicles Of Narnia. Lemon juice and zest: This helps to stabilize the sugar syrup by preventing crystals from forming and adds a lovely flavor to the Turkish delight, a little contrast of sharpness to the sweetness. Store your loukoum with a good amount of powdered sugar and starch mixture in an airtight container at room temperature up to a month. No need to refrigerate it unless the weather is too hot. What Does It Taste Like? It is called lokum in Turkish, which means throat comforting. Lokum or loukoum was first produced in Anatolia and then spread all over the world during the period of Ottoman Empire. There are some ingredients in the video that are different, but the overall process is the exact same. The woman cooking in the video uses her Turkish father's original recipe with some fun twists. What You Will Need

Before you begin, it's important to prepare your tin ahead of time. Spray the tin with some cooking oil, then line it with 2 sheets of plastic cling wrap. Press it into the pan. Spray the tin one more time. Set aside.

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Make the sugar syrup. Combine lemon juice, sugar and 250ml water in a deep pot on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then let it continue boiling over medium low heat until it reaches 260F/126C on a candy thermometer, for 10-15 minutes. Read the cold water test tip below if you don’t have a candy thermometer. Combine powdered sugar with corn starch in a bowl. Sprinkle it over the counter. Transfer the lokum mixture on the counter. Dust scissors(works better than a knife) with this mixture and cut it first into strips and then into cubes. Roll them in the same starch mixture. For A Pistachio Stuffed Version Sugar, Maize Starch, Water, Icing Sugar, Natural Flavour (Rose), Colouring (E129), Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.