Aromatic, sweet + soft, rose Turkish Delight (lokum) is really simple to make, and is a luxurious treat any day of the year, not just at Christmas time! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my privacy policy. What is Turkish Delight? Turkish Delight, or lokum, is a gel-like candy, made from cornflour (cornstarch) and sugar. It can be flavoured with aromatics, such as rose or lemon. Continue reading Simple Rose-Flavoured Turkish Delight at yumsome.