Red & White Turkish Delight with Nuts

Indulge in the magic of homemade Turkish delight — soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and studded with crunchy nuts! Perfect for a sweet treat, gift, or to impress your guests. This colorful red and white delight is easy to make and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients (grams):

500g sugar
250ml water
50g glucose (or glucose syrup)
100g cornstarch
50g gelatin powder (optional for firmness)
50g powdered sugar (for coating)
100g nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, as desired)
Food coloring (red for red portion, none for white)
A dash of vanilla or rose water

Method:

In a pot, combine sugar, water, and glucose. Bring to a boil until the syrup thickens slightly.
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and gradually add to the syrup while stirring continuously.
Add gelatin (if using) and stir until thick and glossy.
Divide mixture in half: leave one half white, add red coloring to the other half.
Line a tray with parchment paper and lightly grease. Pour the mixture and sprinkle nuts evenly.
Let it cool completely, then cut into cubes and coat with powdered sugar.