Turkish Delight with Nuts
Treat yourself to something sweet—make this Middle Eastern classic! A traditional Turkish dessert that wins over everyone, and kids with a sweet tooth will be especially thrilled. Unlike store-bought candy and marshmallows, homemade Turkish delight is far easier on your health. With this recipe, you can spoil all your sweet lovers!
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Turkish Delight with Nuts
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 2 %
1 g
Fats 11 %
6 g
Carbohydrates 88 %
50 g
253 kcal
GI:
16
/
0
/
84
- Start with the syrup. In a saucepan of water, stir in the sugar and citric acid. I love cardamom, so I add it too—but feel free to use any spice you like. Be sure to use brown sugar; it gives the candy a lovely color. Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat and cook, covered, for 5 minutes, then keep cooking, stirring, for another 5–7 minutes until golden. At this stage it's important not to overcook it—test for the soft-ball stage. 2. Now for the paste. Mix the corn starch with water and add the citric acid. Cook over medium heat until the paste turns thick, slightly translucent, and smooth—just 2–3 minutes. 3. Combine the two. Carefully pour the syrup into the saucepan with the paste, stirring vigorously the whole time. Keep cooking the mixture for about 20 minutes. Add the nuts at the end—I grind them first, but you can use them whole. Mix them in thoroughly, distributing them as evenly as you can. 4. Shape the candy. Pour the finished mixture into a mold and let it set for 6–8 hours. To make it easier to remove later, line the mold with plastic wrap first. Once it's set, turn the Turkish delight out of the mold. Sift the corn starch and powdered sugar together through a sieve and roll the diced candy in the mixture. Store it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Enjoy your sweet tea time!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Hazelnuts - 670 kcal/100g
- Cardamom - 311 kcal/100g
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Citric acid - 0 kcal/100g
- Water - 0 kcal/100g
- Powdered sugar - 374 kcal/100g
- Corn starch - 329 kcal/100g
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