Turkish delight (lokum) which has soft, delicate jelly is a combination of sugar, lemon juice and rosewater. It usually has hazelnut, almond or walnut but sometimes it includes cinnamon, orange or mint flavor.
Turkish delight culture comes from 1700s with Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir.
Afyon is the favourite place to buy all kind of Turkish delight. It is sometimes serves with Turkish coffee or Turkish tea.
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