Description
A soft and chewy rhubarb Turkish delight with a balanced sweet-tart flavor and a subtle floral hint from optional rose water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Combine chopped rhubarb and water in a saucepan and cook until soft
- Strain the mixture and extract all liquid, discarding solids
- Return liquid to saucepan and add sugar, cornstarch, cream of tartar, and lemon juice
- Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until thick and glossy
- Remove from heat and stir in rose water if using
- Pour mixture into a greased 8×8-inch dish and spread evenly
- Allow to cool completely and set overnight
- Cut into squares and coat each piece with powdered sugar
Notes
- Stir constantly to prevent lumps
- Use fresh rhubarb for best color and flavor
- Let the mixture set overnight for proper texture
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg