Antep Pistachio Turkish Delight (Sarma Lokum) 270g - Tuğba Kuruyemiş

This is sarma lokum — the rolled style of Turkish delight — made by Tuğba Kuruyemiş and packed generously with Antep pistachios and almonds. Instead of the familiar cube, the soft lokum is spread thin, layered with a nutty cream, then rolled and sliced so every piece shows a spiral of filling. The 270 g metal gift tin holds two kinds side by side: pale cream rolls wrapped around a dark, nut-rich center, and rolls finished in a coat of green Antep pistachio.

Turkish delight, called lokum in Turkish, is one of the oldest confections of Anatolia, with roots in the Ottoman kitchen. At its base it is a simple thing — sugar and starch cooked slowly until the mixture turns soft, glossy and elastic — and that gentle, melt-in-the-mouth chew is exactly what carries the nuts here. The pistachios are Antep fıstığı, grown around Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey, a region whose hot, dry climate gives the kernels their deep green color and concentrated, slightly resinous flavor. Paired with almond, they give each roll a real crunch against the soft lokum.

Sarma lokum is made for sharing. Bring out the tin alongside Turkish coffee or a pot of tea, set it on the table after a meal, or hand it over as a gift — the rolled pieces look striking once sliced and need no extra plating. Keep the tin in a cool, dry place away from direct sun, and reseal the lid between servings so the lokum stays soft.

Contains tree nuts (pistachios and almonds). Not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy, and may carry traces of other nuts.