Turkish Delight Recipe | Lokum Recipe

Turkish delight (lokum) is a traditional Turkish candy. This recipe is very poplar and you can find this candy in different colors, flavors and with different filling (such as pistachios and almonds). This recipe is based on starch and sugar, and it’s pretty easy to prepare.
You also might recognize Turkish Delight as the candy from The Chronicles of Narnia- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
So if you like to make candies at home, you should try this delicious and sweet candy.

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Ingredients:
For the candies:
3 cups (600g) Sugar
~3 1/3 cups (810ml) Water, divided
2 teaspoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Rose water
3/4 cup (100g) cornstarch
Red food coloring (optional)
For coating:
1/2 cup (62g) Powdered sugar
1/4 cup (32g) Cornstarch

Directions:
1. Grease the sides and bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) square pan with vegetable oil. Line a parchment paper, grease the parchment as well. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan combine sugar, 270ml of water and lemon juice. Set over medium heat. Allow to boil and let the sugar dissolves. Then reduce the heat to low and let simmer until the mixture reaches 235-240F (112-115C) (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a separate saucepan combine cornstarch and 2¼ cups (540ml) water, stir until no lumps remains. Place over medium heat, stir constantly until mixture begins to boil and mixture has glue-like consistency.
4. Gradually stir in the syrup to the cornstarch mixture and stir constantly for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
5. Stir in the rose water, food coloring and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Spared evenly and allow to cool for at least 4 hours.
6. In a big dish mix powdered sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle some of the mixture over a clean surface. Turn the dough over and cut into little squares.
7. Coat each square with the cornstarch mixture.


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[uusd]

So you're telling me Edmund chose Turkish delight over his family, i-

[macsyung]

Ever since The Chronicles of Narnia I have wanted to know what this is. Is it so good I'll betray my whole family?:😲😆

[nirvana]

This is the best Turkish Delight’s recipe I’ve ever seen. No unnecessary talking, just short and crisp !

[leemon]

Okay so I made this and it was exactly like the Turkish delight you buy in a shop. Tastes super good. The only down side is it makes your arm hurt after a while of stirring lol

[bonbonina]

Love it! I will make it for sure! You opened my eyes! I always thought they were made with agar agar!

[Urmom-fnsi]

I once had a Turkish delight years ago, my friend had a few but didn’t like their rose flavor, but I did so she gave them all to me. I hadn’t had one since but I didn’t realize how surprisingly simple the recipe is. But since I don’t have rose water I’m using tea

[dinosaint]

Just had it today, totally get why Edmund would betray his family for it😂

[minoliliyanarachchi]

Today I made Turkish Delights, following your recipe. It came out perfect :) Many thanks from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Oh and whilst following your steps, I really really enjoyed the background music....just lovely ❤

[ayeshaahmedabadi]

Turned out amazing! Added some pistachios with food colouring!! So delicious!

[doraemonmemes]

It becomes famous due to Edmund ate this... In Narnia.. 😆

[solomonali]

I am so glad. I was living in a bubble thinking that Turkish delight can't be made at home. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

[attomicchicken]

I don't know where the English people got their recipes for Turkish delight but the way they make theirs is quite different than traditional recipes.

[meghamitra]

Who is here after watching falcon and the winter Soldier
"Turkish delight, it's always irresistible, ...it has been always my son's favourite"

[inlovewithakillerjeffery]

I'm in love again...WITH THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA AND TURKISH DELIGHT 🥰✌️💓

[thabisamomsen]

I just made this and it tastes AMAZING! . Just like my favourite store bought brand.

Well done 👏🏾

[snowflakecrystal]

The beginning has me like TOO MUCH SUGAR, the end has me like NOT ENOUGH!!

[GDixon-chyl]

I grew up in the 1960s in South Florida and my father had a variety of international friends and people in that air would exchange food as gifts especially desserts. Turkish delights was definitely one of them and they were delicious. Old World gummy bears.😊😊😊

[wah--]

I'm here cuz I was really hungry during Narnia. 😋

[afshanhanif]

amazing i wanna try asap when you cut it into the pieces amazing MASALLAH

[fatimaahmad]

My sister's american friend came to our house last week. And she bought these turkish Delights. And it was so delicious. Im yearning for it. So im here to see how it is made?Love from Pakistan😍