Turkish Delight

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Turkish Delight 1lt (1� Pints) Water 900g (2lb) Sugar 285g (10oz) Corn Flour 225g (8oz) Icing Sugar 1� tbsp Rosewater 2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Red Food Colouring (optional) Place the sugar, 285ml (� pint) water, and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage 114 - 118�C (238 - 245�F). See: Sugar boiling basics The sugar mixture will form a soft ball which can be squashed flat. Remove the saucepan from the heat. In a second large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together 225g (8oz) cornflour and the cream of tartar. Gradually stir in the remaining water until no lumps remain. Stir constantly, until the mixture boils and forms a thick, gluey paste. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often, to prevent sticking, for about 1 hour, or until the mixture has become a pale golden colour. Stir in the rosewater and add food colouring (if used). Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly. Cool to room temperature, uncovered, allow to stand overnight to set. Sift the icing sugar and a little cornflour onto a large cutting board. Turn out and cut into 1-inch squares with an oiled knife. Roll pieces in the icing sugar mixture to coat well. Store in an airtight container with sheets of waxed paper, dusted with the sugar mixture, separating every layer. Makes approx.80 pieces

[WendyW]

Quick Turkish Delight ...... 1/2 pint of Hot Water, 1oz Powdered Gelatine, 1lb Granulated Sugar, 1/4 tsp Citric Acid, A few drops of Vanilla Essence, A few drops of Almond Essence, Red Food Colouring, 2oz Icing Sugar, 1oz Cornflour. Have an 8"X6" tin ready. Put the Water in heavy based saucepan. Sprinkle the Gelatine over it then add the Citric Acid and heat slowly until the Sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil for 20 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 mins .. do NOT stir. Add the flavourings and pour half of the mixture into the tin. Add the food colouring to the remaing mixture and then pour over the first layer. Leave in a cool place for 24 hours. Sift the Icing Sugar and Cornflour evenly onto a piece of greaseproof paper then turn the Turkish delight onto it. With a sharp knife cut it into squares .. cover well in the Icing Sugar mixture then pack in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight tin. Enjoy