Turkish delight was developed by an Ottoman villager in the late 1800s. After being introduced by a…read moreconfectioner in Europe and Britain, it quickly, and understandably, became a favorite among the European aristocracy. Socialites used to wrap the lokum delights in silk handkerchiefs to give as gifts.
Today, Hazer Baba is sold throughout Turkey and exported to over 30 other countries. Try a sample or two during your visit to Istanbul. Loved the pomegranate and pistachio.