Description
Easy Orange Spice Turkish Delight is a delightful treat that beautifully marries the zesty brightness of fresh oranges with the warmth of aromatic spices like cinnamon. This melt-in-your-mouth confection boasts a chewy texture and an eye-catching appeal, making it perfect for gatherings or as a sweet indulgence at home. Impress family and friends with this simple yet elegant dessert that captures the essence of traditional Turkish delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or oil.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until dissolved; bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a separate bowl, sprinkle gelatin over fresh orange juice and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in bloomed gelatin, orange zest, and cinnamon into the syrup mixture until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until set.
- Dust with powdered sugar, turn out onto a surface, cut into squares, and dust again to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate other spices like cardamom or swap orange for lemon. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.