Homemade Elderflower Turkish Delight (Lokum)
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This Homemade Elderflower Turkish Delight (Lokum) recipe is a modern and refreshing twist on a classic centuries-old Ottoman treat.
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Ingredients
- 700 g caster sugar
- 700 ml water
- 150 g corn starch (mixed with ⅓ cup cold water)
- 3 g cream of tartar
- 5 elderflower heads
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- ¼ cup icing sugar (for coating)
- ¼ cup corn starch (for coating)
Instructions
- Place the elderflowers in a muslin cloth and tie them with a string.
- In a large saucepan, combine the caster sugar and water, then add the elderflower bag, making sure it is submerged.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Let the mixture boil for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze the elderflower bag with the back of a spoon to ensure you get all the flavor into the syrup, then remove and discard it.
- While the sugar syrup is boiling, mix 150 g of cornstarch and the cream of tartar with ⅓ cup of cold water to form a slurry.
- Mix the lemon juice and lemon zest into the syrup, and bring it to a boil again.
- Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture into the boiling syrup, stirring continuously.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring continously to prevent burning.
- Ensure the mixture is very thick and pulling away from the sides of the pan before you remove it from heat. You can check the consistency by spooning a small portion of the mixture and dipping it in a cup of iced water. Let it cool down completely before testing the texture.
- Line a rectangular baking dish with parchment paper or dust it lightly with cornstarch and icing sugar mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Allow the Turkish Delight to set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
- To prepare the coating, mix ¼ cup of icing sugar with ¼ cup of cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Once the Turkish Delight is set, turn it out onto a cutting board.
- Use a sharp knife dusted with the icing sugar mixture to cut the delight into small cubes.
- Toss the cubes in the icing sugar and cornstarch mixture to coat them thoroughly and prevent sticking.
- Let them sit uncovered at room temperature to air dry them before placing them in a bowl or a container.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is very thick and pulling away from the sides of the pan before you remove it from heat.
- Remember to stir the lokum mixture constantly to avoid it burning or sticking to your pan.
- Homemade Elderflower Turkish Delight might have a slightly softer texture than the commercial ones as it is made with natural ingredients without any preservatives.
- To check the consistency by spooning a small portion of the mixture and dipping it in a cup of iced water. Let it cool down completely before testing the texture.
- Allow the Turkish Delight to set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible before portioning.
- Let the portioned lokum pieces sit uncovered at room temperature to air dry them before placing them in a bowl or a container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.01g
(0%)
Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.001g
Sodium
0.3mg
(0%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
0.3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 180small pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.01g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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