Easy Orange Spice Turkish Delight – Sprinkle Bakes
Easy Orange Spice Turkish Delight is a delightful homemade confection that marries the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges with warm spices like cinnamon. This soft, chewy treat melts in your mouth, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as an everyday indulgence. With its stunning orange hue and inviting aroma, this dessert is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Simple to make and customizable, it’s an ideal addition to your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish by dusting it generously with cornstarch.
- In a small bowl, combine gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom while preparing the syrup.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix sugar, water, orange juice, and orange zest until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the bloomed gelatin and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
- Cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and holding its shape.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spread evenly, and let cool at room temperature before covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating overnight.
- Once set, dust with extra cornstarch, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg