{"id":1683,"date":"2020-03-15T16:36:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T13:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2023-06-22T15:40:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T12:40:07","slug":"traditional-and-more-recent-turkish-desserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/traditional-and-more-recent-turkish-desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-try Turkish desserts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Baklava<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some say baklava is the best Turkish dessert; it is certainly among the most famous Turkish desserts! This delectable pastry \u2013 forty layers of paper-thin phyllo dough filled with honey, butter and ground hazelnuts, walnuts or pistachios \u2013 is always a treat, whether served plain or with cream or ice cream. Allegedly, baklava dates to the Seljuk period, when this dessert was made in a manner almost identical to today\u2019s. Whether baklava originated in T\u00fcrkiye has been debated for many years, but in 2013 the European Commission gave a \u201cprotected designation-of-origin\u201d status to baklava from Gaziantep, a city in southern T\u00fcrkiye that is famous for its outrageously good baklava. Kebabs are also a local delicacy in Gaziantep. To feast on different types of kebabs and delicious desserts, book a flight to Gaziantep.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lokum (Turkish Delight)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lokum, also known as Turkish Delight, is indeed a delightful treat! The confection, part of 15th century Ottoman palace cuisine,  allegedly dates from the third century. Rumor has it that the Sassanids, the rulers of Iran from 224 to 651 AD, were the first to eat lokum, then called abhisa. When lokum entered Ottoman cuisine, it was given the name rahat-ul hulkum, which means \u201crelaxing the throat.\u201d  Originally produced from a mixture of flour and honey or grape molasses, today\u2019s lokum is made of sugar and starch. Mass production of this Turkish delight began in 1777, with European travelers bringing this famous Turkish dessert back home \u2013 and to other parts of the world. Rose lokum and pistachio lokum are popular, as are the hazelnut and walnut varieties. Less traditional versions include ginger, clove and even carrot lokum! This must-try Turkish dessert varies from province to province; in Safranbolu, for instance, the local lokum is lighter and flavored with saffron. You can find different and delicious types of lokum almost anywhere in T\u00fcrkiye. A good place to shop for lokum is in the Spice Bazaar at Emin\u00f6n\u00fc. A few pieces of lokum are often served with traditional Turkish coffee. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A\u015fure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another must-try Turkish dessert, this fabulous pudding consists of wheat, chickpeas, sugar, beans and rice, sprinkled with ground walnuts, cinnamon and pomegranate seeds. A beloved Turkish dessert, a\u015fure, also holds great significance in Islamic culture, with a specific period of the  month of Muharram considered A\u015fure Day; during this time, according to Turkish-Islamic tradition, a\u015fure is distributed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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S\u00fctla\u00e7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most common\u00a0 \u2013 and some think one of the best Turkish desserts \u2013 is s\u00fctla\u00e7, a rice pudding served with hazelnuts and cinnamon. In some places, oven-cooked s\u00fctla\u00e7 is served. This version of the famous Turkish dessert adds an egg yolk to the rice, milk and sugar, and is then oven-baked in a clay pot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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