Pistachio and Pomegranate Turkish Delight

A close-up shot of pomegranate Turkish Delight squares with a juicy and vibrant red filling.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Ramadan & Eid
Courses: Desserts, Vegan
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 3.5 cup Pure Pomegranate Juice (about 710 mililiter)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Rose water (Optional)
  • 1 cup Desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup Pistachios (without shell optional)
  • 1 cup Hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn starch (use a sieve to avoid clumps) and pomegranate juice and hand whisk until fully combined. 

  2. 2

    Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

  3. 3

    Once the mixture starts to heat up, whisk continuously, until the mixture thickens. The consistency of it should be like cream or thick emollient.  

  4. 4

    Take off the heat and add the nuts in the saucepan and stir to fully combine.

  5. 5

    Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch pan and allow it to cool completely. For shorter wait time, place in fridge for 30 minutes. 

  6. 6

    Dust a cutting board with desiccated coconut and turn the mixture out onto the board. Cut the mixture into squares and dust with more desiccated coconut.

  7. 7

    It is ready to serve so enjoy with tea of choice :)

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