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17 March 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A traditional Turkish confection made by cooking starch with sugar syrup until it sets, then scenting it with rose water. Dusted with confectioners' sugar and cut into cubes, it is a classic treat for tea time.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the syrup

15 min

Bring the sugar, water, and lemon juice to a boil, then continue boiling for a few minutes until the syrup thickens.

2

Cook the starch mixture

20 min

Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a dense, dough-like consistency.

3

Combine the two mixtures and cook

35 min

Gradually add the syrup to the starch mixture, stirring constantly over low heat. Continue cooking until it is thick and translucent, then add the rose water in the final minutes. Note: This stage takes a long time and requires constant stirring; rushing it will prevent the Turkish delight from setting firmly.

4

Pour into a mold and leave to set

10 min

Pour the mixture into a mold dusted with starch and leave it to set at room temperature overnight.

5

Cut and coat with confectioners' sugar

10 min

Cut the set Turkish delight into cubes and coat them with confectioners' sugar and, if desired, desiccated coconut.

Reminder

Important: Stir the starch mixture continuously while it cooks. If you stop stirring, it will clump and scorch on the bottom of the pan; this cannot be corrected, and the mixture will need to be made again.

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Emel Yılmazer Marmiton 3 months ago

Pişirme yöntemi yerine ızgara denedim, farklı ama daha iyi oldu bence.

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