Keto Turkish Delight Recipe

Desserts
Gluten Free
Snacks
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Keto Turkish Delight
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Description

Embark on a culinary adventure with these delightful, delicate squares, a reimagining of a classic confection. This version embraces a lighter touch, making it a guilt-free pleasure. Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, yielding candy, its sweetness derived from the natural sugars of fruit.

Low-carb dates and dried figs lend their unique sweetness, textures, and flavors to the heart of this treat. Each bite is a symphony of textures, from the slight chewiness to the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. For those who enjoy a bit of crunch, consider adding finely chopped pistachios or walnuts for an extra layer of complexity and flavor.

The final touch is a dusting of powdered sweetener, reminiscent of powdered sugar, adding a whisper of sweetness and an elegant finish. This confection is delicate, so handle it with care. The powdered sweetener is essential for preventing sticking and adding that signature look.

Keep any uneaten portions chilled in the refrigerator, and reserve the final dusting of powdered sweetener until just before serving. Turkish delight is a confection that comes in various flavors, colors, and shapes. It's generally crafted from a gelatinized candy made with starch and sugar, and is often infused with rose water, fruits, or nuts.

This variation offers a departure from the more traditional, higher-carbohydrate versions, presenting a new way to enjoy this time-honored treat. The result is a confection that is both satisfying and refined, perfect for those seeking a lighter indulgence. Each piece is a testament to the idea that you can enjoy the pleasures of the palate without compromising your dietary goals.

It’s an ideal finale to any meal, or a special treat to share with loved ones.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
24 h 20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
24 h 55 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 piece serving
C
Calories
95 Kcal

C
Carbs
5 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
0 g

P
Protein
1 g

C
Fats
8 g
Saturated Fats 7 g
Unsaturated Fats 1 g

Cholestrol 21 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Potassium 1 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Dried figs
    Dried figs
    1 oz
    2.
    Dates, dried
    Dates, dried
    1.5 oz
    3.
    Water
    Water
    3 cup
    4.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.5 tbsp
    5.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    1 tbsp
    6.
    Water
    Water
    3 cup
    7.
    Gelatin (jello) powder, plain
    Gelatin (jello) powder, plain
    2 tsp
    8.
    Rose Water
    Rose Water
    1 tbsps
    9.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    1 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Dice the dried figs and pitted dates into small pieces. It s really important the pieces are finely diced so they aren t too heavy in the final dessert. Add the diced ingredients to a pot filled with the first amount of water, lemon juice, and swerve. Heat the ingredients with the lid on the pot until the liquid is simmering and it reduces to a syrupy mixture - 20-30 minutes. Check by looking for pieces of fruit that stick to the back of a wooden spoon instead of falling off.
    2.
    When the syrup is almost ready, prepare the gelatin by filling a small dish with the second amount of water and spooning the gelatin on top. Let the gelatin bloom for 5 or so minutes. When the gelatin is ready, spoon some of the hot syrup liquid into the gelatin and stir it until the gelatin melts. Return all gelatin and liquid to the pot, and stir everything together.
    3.
    Stir rosewater into the pot, and let the ingredients cook below a simmer to ensure the gelatin is melted and the pot is at an even temperature. Remove the pot from the heat so it can start cooling. Line a 9x13 glass dish liberally with pan spray as well as a lining of parchment paper on the bottom. Press the paper against the glass to remove any air pockets, then pour your gelatin liquid into the dish.
    4.
    Keep the liquid Turkish delight in your refrigerator for at least 24 hours to set completely. You can remove the dessert by lifting it out of the dish by the ends of the parchment paper. Use a knife sprayed with pan spray to cut the dessert into slightly less than 1-inch cubes. A 9x13 dish yields about 60 pieces. After slicing the Turkish delight, liberally sprinkle all exposed pieces with the remaining amount of powdered erythritol. Use more powdered erythritol as needed.