Turkish Delight (Lokum Recipe)

Name: Turkish Delight (Lokum Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 36 serving
Ingredients: 4 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tsp lemon juice; 2 cups pomegranate juice; 1 cup water; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup pistachios; 2 tbsp orange blossom water; 3 tbsp powdered sugar; 3 tbsp cornstarch

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings
36
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Turkish Delight (Lokum Recipe)

Chad Dorsey

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My Turkish Delight is a sweet confection made from a gel of starch and sugar that features tart pomegranate and crunchy pistachios.

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Ingredients

Servings

For Syrup

4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tsp lemon juice

Base

2 cups pomegranate juice
1 cup water
1 cup cornstarch
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped
2 tbsp orange blossom water optional (or 1 tbsp rose water)

Coating

3 tbsp powdered sugar (See Note 1)
3 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Coat the inside of a 8x8" pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with a square of parchment paper. Set aside.
Dissolve the sugar, water and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and continue cooking until syrup reaches the Soft Ball stage with a temperature of 240°F (about 15 minutes).
In another saucepan or Dutch oven, whisk together the base ingredients of pomegranate juice, water, cornstarch and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, whisking often, until thickened.
Carefully whisk in the syrup in half cup increments, making sure there are no lumps until all is incorporated. Continue to cook on low for 45 minutes, stirring often. This will reduce and thicken considerably.
Stir in 1/4 cup pistachios and orange or rose water. Carefully pour the Turkish Delight confection into pan, spreading to edges. Let rest at room temperature 1 hour, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
In a medium bowl mix together the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Use a rubber spatula and run it around the inside edges of pan to loosen. Turn the pan over onto a cutting area sprinkled with some of the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture. Remove the parchment paper and discard. Cut into 36 squares (I use a pizza cutter or sharp knife).
Sprinkle the exposed cut Turkish Delight with some of the powdered mixture. Scoop it all into the bowl, and gently with your hands, toss to coat evenly. Store the coated Turkish Delight in an airtight container, and keep at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

The video shows the addition of the orange water in the cooking, but should be after with pistachio addition.
To prevent pieces from sticking together, Turkish delight is coated in a mixture of equal parts cornstarch and powdered sugar. If desired, you could use finely crushed pistachios instead.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	117kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	3mg	0%
Potassium	39mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	25g	50%
Vitamin A	4IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	3mg	0%
Iron	1mg	6%