Armenian Christmas Turkish Delight Recipe

Name: Armenian Christmas Turkish Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups regular white sugar; 1-1/2 cup water; 3 tbsp. white corn syrup; 3 env. unflavored gelatin; 1 lemon; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup cold water to dissolve cornstarch; 1 tbsp. rose water; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1
Cook sugar with water and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until mixture forms a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water, or reaches 240 F. on a candy thermometer.
2
Keep hot.
3
Soften gelatin in lemon juice.
4
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water and pour into hot syrup.
5
Simmer slowly until very thick.
6
Remove from heat, add gelatin and lemon juice and stir until gelatin dissolves.
7
Stir in rose water and nuts.
8
Sprinkle a thick layer of confectioners' (icing) sugar in an 8-inch square pan.
9
Pour in candy and let set in a cool dry place (not the refrigerator) for 3 to 4 hours.
10
Top with a layer of Confectioners' sugar and cut into 1-inch squares.
11
Dredge lightly in additional icing sugar and store in an airtight container.
12
Variation: This candy can be colored with 2 or 3 drops of red or green food coloring, which is added to the mixture with rose water and nuts.
13
It is not quite as customery for this to be done in Armenia as it is in Turkey.
14
Visions of SugarPlums

750

kcal

Calories

191

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups regular white sugar, 1-1/2 cup water, 3 tbsp. white corn syrup, 3 env. unflavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Armenian Christmas Turkish Delight falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Armenian Christmas Turkish Delight

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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