Rose Cardamom Pistachio Turkish Delight (THC)
(10 mg THC each · 36 pieces · 360 mg total batch)
Soft, fragrant, rose-scented cubes rolled in powdered sugar. Tastes like a Persian bazaar, hits like velvet.
Decarboxylation
1.1–1.2 g flower @ 24–26 % THC (or 0.55 g good kief)
240 °F for 40 minutes in a sealed mason jar → ~360 mg usable THC
Infusion
¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter + 1 tsp liquid sunflower lecithin
Melt to 170 °F → add decarbed material → hold 185 °F sous-vide 4 hours
Strain hard → crystal-clear 360 mg THC butter
Turkish Delight Ingredients
½ cup (60 g) cornstarch + extra for dusting
½ tsp cream of tartar
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
1½ cups (360 ml) water (divided)
All 360 mg THC butter
2 tsp rose water (food-grade)
½ tsp ground cardamom
few drops pink or red food coloring (optional)
¾ cup (100 g) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Coating
1 cup powdered sugar + ¼ cup cornstarch, mixed
Steps
1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment, dust generously with cornstarch mix.
2. Whisk cornstarch + cream of tartar + ½ cup cold water in a bowl until smooth.
3. In a heavy saucepan: sugar + remaining 1 cup water → dissolve over medium, then boil to 240 °F (soft-ball).
4. Slowly whisk hot syrup into cornstarch slurry.
5. Return everything to saucepan over medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, 30–45 minutes until thick, glossy, and pulls from sides (it will look like glue at first, then turn golden).
6. Remove from heat. Stir in THC butter, rose water, cardamom, coloring, and pistachios until fully combined.
7. Pour into prepared pan. Smooth top. Let set uncovered at room temp 12–24 hours.
8. Dust board heavily with powdered sugar mix. Turn out block, cut into 36 cubes with oiled knife.
9. Toss cubes in powdered sugar mix until fully coated.
Storage
Airtight tin → 1 month room temp
Fridge → 3 months
Dosing
360 mg ÷ 36 = 10 mg exact per piece
One piece = gentle romance
Two pieces = you’re writing love letters in Turkish
Delicate floral perfume, nutty crunch, melt-in-mouth texture.
The most elegant edible you’ll ever make.
Gift them and watch people lose their minds.