Description
Rhubarb Turkish Delight is a soft, sweet-tart homemade candy inspired by a classic Middle Eastern treat, lightly scented with rose water.
Ingredients
2 cups rhubarb, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Combine chopped rhubarb and water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until soft.
2. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and return liquid to saucepan.
3. Add sugar, cornstarch, cream of tartar, and lemon juice. Cook while stirring constantly until thick and glossy.
4. Remove from heat and stir in rose water if using.
5. Pour into greased 8×8-inch dish and spread evenly.
6. Let cool completely and set overnight.
7. Cut into squares and coat in powdered sugar.
Notes
Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
Allow full overnight setting for best texture.
Store in airtight container with parchment between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rhubarb Turkish Delight, homemade candy, sweet-tart candy, rose water dessert