Description
Rose water turkish delight whispers sweet memories of Istanbul’s charming bazaars, blending delicate floral essence with traditional confectionery magic. Silky cubes dusted with powdered sugar promise a sensory journey through Turkey’s rich culinary heritage that captivates your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (500 grams) sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) water
- 1 packet or 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rose water
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by lining it with aluminum foil, ensuring excess hangs over sides, and lightly coat with non-stick spray.
- Combine sugar, water, and gelatin in a large pot, heating mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce temperature to medium and simmer, continuously stirring for approximately 20 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Infuse the simmering mixture with fragrant rose water and desired food coloring, stirring gently to distribute color evenly.
- Transfer the liquid mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Securely cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow complete setting and flavor development.
- Sprinkle a clean cutting board generously with confectioners’ sugar to prevent sticking.
- Carefully invert the chilled pan onto the prepared board, gently removing aluminum foil to reveal the set gelatin dessert.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the delicate Turkish delight into uniform square shapes.
- Delicately roll each square in additional confectioners’ sugar, ensuring a complete and even coating for a classic presentation.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality rose water for an authentic, delicate floral flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Maintain consistent stirring during simmering to prevent sugar from burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Create dairy-free and vegan variations by using agar-agar instead of gelatin for a plant-based alternative.
- Store Turkish delight in an airtight container with extra powdered sugar between layers to prevent sticking and maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg