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TURKISH DELIGHT
An old Turkish aphorism tells one to “eat
sweetly and speak sweetly”.
Sweets have
always been an important component of Turkish cuisine.The
origin of Lokum (Turkish Delight) dates back to the time of the
Ottoman Empire. A part of Turkish culture for centuries, the recipe
has remained virtually unchanged from its inception.
Before the 18th century, honey and grape molasses were the only
sweetening agents available to Turkish confectioners. With the
introduction of sugar in the late 18th century, Turkey awakened to a
new era of sweet making. Sugar brought with it the beginning of
endless creative possibilities to Turkish confectioners. It was
during this time that Lokum, one of the oldest known confections in
the world was created in the great kitchens of the Ottoman Court.
A whimsical tale tells of the creation of Turkish Delight: In an
attempt to appease his many wives, a famous Sultan ordered his
confectioner to create a unique sweet. Eager to please his Sultan,
the confectioner blended a concoction of sugar syrup, various
flavourings, nuts and dried fruits then bound them together with
mastic (gum arabic). After many attempts, the delicately scented and
sugary sweet Lokum - better known in the West as Turkish Delight -
was created. The Sultan was so taken by this elegant new creation
that he appointed the sweet maker the court’s Chief Confectioner.
Thereafter, a plate of Lokum was served at daily feasts in the
Ottoman Court.
Lokum was
unveiled to the west in the 19th century. During his travels to
Istanbul, an unknown British traveler became very fond of the
Turkish delicacies, purchased cases of Lokum and he shipped them to
Britain under the name Turkish Delight.
Today, Turkish
Delight remains the sweet of choice in many Turkish homes. Enjoyed
world wide, the subtle flavours of Turkish Delight finely compliment
coffee and sweeten the breath at the end of a meal. Traditionally
offered at Christmas in the West, Turkish Delight is becoming
increasingly popular as a confection to be enjoyed year-round.
BAKLAVA
Baklava is one of
the oldest known Turkish desserts. Its popularity goes back to the
time of Sultan Mehmet of the Ottoman Empire. Today, no traditional
Turkish meal would be complete without baklava for dessert.
Gulluoglu is Turkey’s cherished brand of baklava - flaky layers of
whisper-thin pastry bursting with pistachios, touched with golden
butter, gently enveloped in a honey syrup. No holiday, wedding or
dinner party could be considered without it. Serve this exquisite
pastry to special guests with strong and sweet Turkish coffee.
Güllüoglu Confectionery has a variety of BAKLAVA range. Please feel
free to browse our wide selection below.
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