The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of books known for their talking fauna, religious overtones, and sickly sweets offered up by the White Witch, Jadis. Turkish Delight may be a delight for some accustomed palates, but can be fancifully altered with a number of different flavor concentrates. Whip up a batch to coerce and manipulate the black sheep of your choosing today. | Babish Culinary Universe

TURKISH DELIGHT Turkish delight, or lokum, is a soft, fragrant candy from Turkey made with sugar, starch, and flavors like rose, lemon, or mastic. Its origins go back centuries, but the modern version was popularized in the late 1700s by Hacı Bekir, a master confectioner in Istanbul. The name comes from Arabic, meaning “comfort for the throat,” a fitting description for a candy that melts in your mouth and leaves a lasting sweet memory. Over the years, Turkish delight became more than a treat. I

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