Turkish Delight

Turkish Delight

Ingredients
- 720g (25 oz) caster sugar
- 420ml (14 fl oz) water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 30g (1 oz) icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 130g (4 ½ oz) cornflour (cornstarch)
- 24g (¾ oz) powdered gelatin
- 8g (¼ oz) rose water
- 1 to 2 drops red food colouring, optional

Method
1. Into a large saucepan set over medium-low heat, add the sugar, lemon juice, and 410ml (13 ½ fl oz) water. Heat gently until the sugar is completely dissolved – do not boil or simmer.
2. In a bowl, combine 100g (3 ½ oz) cornflour with 120ml (4 fl oz) cold water. With the heat off, whisk into the sugar syrup. Sprinkle the gelatin over the sugar syrup and whisk to break up any lumps. Bring to a boil; you want the liquid to reach 120°C (248°F), then simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, whisking often.
3. Line a tray (roughly 20 x 25cm / 8 x 10 inches) with cling film, then in a bowl mix together 30g (1 oz) of icing sugar with 30g (1 oz) of cornflour. Sprinkle some of the mixture into the tray, covering the bottom and sides.
4. Remove the candy from the heat after 20 minutes and set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly, then whisk in the rose water and red food colouring if you are using it.
5. Carefully pour the hot candy into the pre-lined and dusted tray and tap so that it sits evenly and flat. Let the candy fully cool at room temperature for at least 4 to 5 hours, but preferably overnight.
6. Once your candy is fully cooled, dust your board with some of the leftover sugar-cornflour mixture. Turn out the candy and heavily dust it with the sugar-cornflour mixture. Cut into whatever size pieces you wish, then dust the individual pieces with the remaining sugar-cornflour mixture. Serve and enjoy!

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[CaffieneKitty]

The thing about Turkish Delight in the Narnia books, is that in the time they're set, one piece was probably equal to an entire day's sugar ration for a family of four. Perspective changes the value.

[Lucario]

Turkish delight was mid everywhere I tried until I had some fresh in Turkey.

Those were amazing

[isagrace]

I was so disappointed when I first had Turkish delight — I had such high hopes thanks to the Narnia books!
Then last year a Persian friend gifted me a box from her travels. The sweet jelly was delicately rose flavored, has such a beautiful texture, and was coated with flecks of pistachio and edible rose petals (but not overwhelmingly so) instead of powdered sugar. Perfect little treat with a cup of tea. I totally get it now 🥰
Andy, maybe try that version!

[nkzy]

Oh the Narnia reference! How wonderful

[ojotaalienigena]

I'm from Argentina, our English teacher at the university met Turkish teachers in an exchange program, so she told them to come to our classroom to do a complete class in English, and they gave us this, it's delicious.

[impossible]

As a Turk, I appreciate your work Andy, and also you can add almond, pistachio or nuts while mixing jelly, it will be yummier 😊

[MEKA]

As a Turkish guy I dont like the classic rose flavoured ones, but there are so many variations that u will definitely find the one that u like

[jonwalton]

From what I remember of the books that was enchanted Turkish delight and you would go on eating it until you killed yourself if you were able to. The witch knew that but Edmund didn't

[biendereviere]

I love your Narnia reference 🙈 beautiful childhood memories and I must say Edmund’s combo of Turkish Delight & Hot Chocolate became a favourite of mine, honestly I do buy them from my local Turkish store, I’m a bit scared of working with hot sugar, so glad they are gluten free so I can still enjoy them

[merve]

we have millions of versions of turkish delight in turkey and once you taste it from a local good source your life never will be the same. it is an unforgettable taste. one time, I shared a famous local turkish delight in my dormitory for a celebration, after years, people still ask me about it if I have more or not 😅

[stevegraham]

I remember mum making that for us as kids. Once.
Looking at the time and mess for 20 pieces to share amongst 3 kids and a dad, we loved it, but I can understand why she never made it again. lol

[lolopigus]

I've tried Turkish delight homemade and from Turkey and man, rose flavored Turkish delight has gotta be one of my favorite desserts/

[StRose]

Rahat lokum. I like it... clear black coffe + few of these to sweeten up = perfection

[jakehoward]

Love the edit at the end as you place the final piece onto the plate, very smooth!

[connielynn]

My first and last was when I was in Istanbul in '97. I really liked it. Never thought about making it myself.

[Zipfei_Kloatscher]

A: "So, what's the taste like?"
B: "Sugar. Just sugar..."
😂😂😂

[timepokechamp]

Good Chronicles of Narnia reference 👌 😂

[Looshington]

I think something you absolutely NAIL as a creator w these episodes is the pacing of the episodes. I literally just wanna see what yall doing and chillin when I’m putting a vid on to relax to! Perfect amount of time spent across the 100 days showing us a variety of things. Pacing + the overall vibes of these videos are absolutely golden standard to me :)

[captain_rae]

Niche reference there, but I love it. Damn you Edmund! 😂

[Ertugrul]

THE BEST CHEF ON YOUTUBE, PERIOD! 🇹🇷 🇦🇺 ❤️