Honey Desserts
Honey Pistachio Turkish Delight
Homemade Turkish delight set with wildflower honey instead of sugar, studded with pistachios.
45 min · Serves 20
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup İlyas Kurt wildflower honey
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup roughly chopped pistachios
- Shredded coconut or powdered sugar, for coating
Preparation
- 01Whisk the cornstarch with half a cup of cold water until smooth.
- 02Heat the remaining water and honey in a wide pot over medium heat; just before it boils, whisk in the cornstarch slurry in a thin stream.
- 03Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 20-25 minutes until thick and translucent.
- 04Stir in the lemon juice and pistachios.
- 05Pour into a cornstarch-dusted pan and smooth the top.
- 06Rest at room temperature for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- 07Cut into cubes and coat with shredded coconut or powdered sugar.