Turkish delight, also known as lokum, is a classic Turkish candy that’s soft and so delicious. Learn how to make Turkish delight at home using a handful of ingredients. I’ve included variations and several tips to make these perfectly every time.

Ingredients:
▢3 1/2 cup water
▢3 cups granulated sugar
▢1 cup cornstarch
▢6 drops red food coloring
Topping
▢3 tbsp cornstarch
▢3 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions:
Brush the bottom and sides of a 9×9 baking pan a bit of oil. Then line it with parchment paper and set aside.
In a 4 quart saucepan place the water, sugar and cornstarch. Place the saucepan over medium high heat. Once it comes to a simmer, lower the heat to medium and stir constantly until it’s thickened and has the consistency of gel. The mixture will be thick, but still pourable.
Add drops the food coloring and stir to combine. If you like it darker, add more food coloring. Cook for another 10 minutes and then turn the heat off.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and let it sit at room temperature for 4 hours or until solid.
Mix the powdered sugar with some cornstarch and sprinkle half of it on a clean surface such as a cutting board. Gently flip the solid lokum onto the board and top it with more cornstarch and powdered sugar mixture. Using a large knife, slice the lokum vertically and horizontally into 1 inch cubes.
Toss in the cornstarch and powdered sugar mix again and plate

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