Turkish delight, or lokum (/ ˈlɒkʊm /), is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the …

Mar 3, 2025 · Considered to be the oldest confectionery in the world dating back 500 years, Turkish delight, known as lokum in Türkiye, is the name given to a range of soft-chew candies made with …

Nov 30, 2022 · Turkish Delight (Lokum) are a jelly candy made with rosewater, bergamot, cinnamon, or orange and can include coconut, dried fruit or nuts.

Aug 13, 2025 · Turkish delight, also known as lokum, most likely originated in Turkey in the 1700s. Part of the family of confections that use a mixture of starch—like flour or cornstarch—along with sugar, …

Oct 10, 2025 · Also known as Lokum, Turkish Delight candy has the soft squishy texture of gum drops, is typically speckled with chopped pistachios on the inside, and is generously coated with powdered …

Jan 24, 2025 · Lokum, commonly known as Turkish delight, is a soft, chewy, and delicately flavored sweet that has captured the hearts of dessert lovers worldwide. This iconic treat is often served with …

Nov 15, 2023 · Turkish Delight (Lokum) is the storied candy from the Ottoman Empire. Soft, chewy and fragrant these morsels are sweet bites of happiness. Turkish delight is a unique, melt-in-your-mouth …

Dec 12, 2025 · This soft jewel-like sugar treat became popular among the people of Turkey—who know it as lokum —about the turn of the 19th century. The confectioner Hacı Bekir Effendi, who arrived in …

One of the hallmarks of Turkish cuisine, rahat lokum — also known as lokum or Turkish delight — is a delicate, jelly-like dessert which comes in a variety of colors and flavors. It is usually shaped into bite …

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 …