What is traditional Turkish Delight made from?

What is traditional Turkish Delight made from?

Turkish delight or lokum is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with rosewater, mastic, Bergamot orange, or lemon.

Does Turkish Delight have gelatine?

I am aware that some people make it with gelatine but that's not the authentic way to make Turkish Delight. Real lokum is made with cornflour (cornstarch for you non-European readers) – there really is no need to add gelatine, especially as doing so would render it non-vegetarian.

How long can you keep homemade Turkish Delight?

Store Turkish delight in an airtight container in the fridge or in a cool, dry place for up to one month.

Is Turkish Delight made from roses?

Freshly made Turkish Delight is delicately chewy, perfectly sweetened, and scented with the exotic flavor of rosewater. A note about the ingredients: rosewater can be found at Middle Eastern markets and at some well-stocked supermarkets, as well as many online retailers.