So, What is Turkish Delight?
Turkish Delight or lokum is a popular dessert sweet throughout Europe, especially in Greece, the Balkans, and, of course, Turkey. Its English name is no misnomer. Turks make and consume lots of lokum, and it’s a popular gift, a sign of hospitality. It is a family of confections based on a combination of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of pistachios, hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the mixture; traditional varieties are often flavoured with rosewater. The confection is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar, or powdered cream of tartar to prevent clinging. Other popular flavours include Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Almond & Coconut, Strawberry, Mint, and of course, Original.
Outside of countries where Turkish Delight is a ubiquitous treat, many people first encounter it via The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the first installment of C.S. Lewis’s beloved Narnia books (or via the 1988 TV miniseries, or the 2005 movie). In the book, Edmund is tempted by Turkish Delight into an alliance with the White Witch, who has brought eternal winter to Narnia. When Edmund first meets the witch, she asks him, “What would you like best to eat?” He doesn’t even hesitate.
Select From 10 Exciting Varieties to Build Your Box of 50 Pieces For Only £19.95 Including Free Delivery to Your Home, Place of Work, or to Your Friends/Family. Fabulous Unique Gift Idea for Christmas or Birthday. Turkish Delight has a very rich culture. An ancient sweet, some 230 years old. It was the creation of a confectioner from Kastamonu, a town high in the Anatolia Mountains. The reigning Sultan loved this Lokum, and his Royal acceptance made it very popular in Turkey. Today his company still produces the best Lokum in the World, and you can experience this unique taste right here, at Sultan Delights!
Testimonials
Mrs S Williams
Feb 20, 2020
A present for ninety two year old mum in law she loves Turkish Delight especially as there single bars.Thank you Sultan Turkish Delight Team.
Kay
Dec 15, 2015
I bought these for my partner who loves Turkish delight and he thought they were absolutely delicious
Elizabeth Matthews
Feb 14, 2017
This was a present, so I actually did not taste them . However, my granddaughter was delighted with them, so all was well. The parcel arrived in good time, and was carefully packed.
Robert King
Aug 16, 2021
Absolutely great products as always. Makes a really lovely unusual gift for friends. Have tried a lot of the products and never been disappointed. Brilliant customer service and efficient delivery.
Thiota Trevellian
Dec 22, 2015
Nice tasting turkish delight, crappy box for the money and doesn’t look as good in real life as it does in the photo.
Animefuko
Dec 19, 2018
Bought this for my family, and they loved it. There was such odd favours but they found it charming and made it more intresting.
Vicki M.
Feb 14, 2017
My Husband loves the stuff and his birthday’s tomorrow, but I can’t abide the stuff. So I can’t honestly say it’s good really but he will enjoy it im sure. thanks Sultan Turkish Delight Team.