Rose and Pistachio Turkish Delight

Make rose and pistachio Turkish delight with soft, chewy squares, a snowy sugar coating and flavour variations, a lovely homemade sweet for sharing or edible gifts.

10/18/20262 min read

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Rose and Pistachio Turkish Delight: A Little Jewel in a Box

Turkish delight is one of those sweets that feels like an occasion. Soft, chewy squares scented with rose and studded with green pistachios, tumbled in a snowy dusting of icing sugar. A box of it looks like it came from a little shop in a bazaar, and it's a gift for the person who has everything.

I'll be honest with you: this is the trickiest recipe in my edible gifts series. It isn't hard, but it asks for patience. You stir for the best part of an hour, over a very gentle heat, and then you wait overnight for it to set. If you like a slow, quiet afternoon with the radio on, you'll love it. If you're short of time, pick something else this year.

Packaging and Gifting

This makes about 36 pieces, which fills two small gift boxes of about 18 pieces each, or two 500 ml (2 cup) jars.

• Layer it. Place baking paper between each layer so the pieces don't stick together.

• Container: a small cardboard or tin box lined with baking paper looks best. Add a spoonful of dusting mix between layers.

• Decorate: a ribbon, a few dried rose petals (food-grade), a sprinkle of chopped pistachio or a sprig of rosemary.

Lovely things to pair it with:

• A small pot of strong coffee or a box of good loose-leaf tea.

• A pretty glass or little cup and saucer.

• A box of dates or dried apricots.

Allergen note: contains pistachios, which are tree nuts. Cornflour is usually gluten-free but check the packet. Always label your gifts, and warn anyone with a nut allergy.

Making It With the Kids/Grandkids

The cooking is for adults only. It's very hot, it spits, and it takes a long time. Keep children well out of the kitchen until the Turkish delight is cut. After that, there are some lovely jobs.

• Ages 3 and up: decorate labels and gift tags, and tie ribbon on the boxes (with help).

• Ages 4 and up: toss the cut squares in the dusting mix and shake off the extra. Small hands love this job.

• Ages 5 and up: line the tin with baking paper before you start, and place the paper between the layers in the box.

• Ages 7 and up: sift the dusting mix and measure the icing sugar and cornflour.

• Adults only: the syrup, the stirring, the pouring and all the knife work.

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This post is part of my Edible Gifts From the Kitchen series. Find more edible gift ideas and for delicious Christmas recipes here.

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