Turkish Delight
Directions
- 1Add 4 cups of granulated sugar to a pot, then pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of water, followed by 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- 2Add 4 cups of granulated sugar to a pot, then pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of water, followed by 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- 3Add 4 cups of granulated sugar to a pot, then pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of water, followed by 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- 4Turn the heat on high and whisk the mixture until it comes up to a boil.
- 5Turn the heat on high and whisk the mixture until it comes up to a boil.
- 6Turn the heat on high and whisk the mixture until it comes up to a boil.
- 7Turn the heat down to medium-high and continue cooking until the temperature reads between 240 and 250 Fahrenheit.
- 8Turn the heat down to medium-high and continue cooking until the temperature reads between 240 and 250 Fahrenheit.
- 9Turn the heat down to medium-high and continue cooking until the temperature reads between 240 and 250 Fahrenheit.
- 10Remove from the heat and in a larger pot, add 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar and 3 cups of water.
- 11Remove from the heat and in a larger pot, add 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar and 3 cups of water.
- 12Remove from the heat and in a larger pot, add 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar and 3 cups of water.
- 13Turn the heat to high and whisk frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue whisking until it thickens.
- 14Turn the heat to high and whisk frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue whisking until it thickens.
- 15Turn the heat to high and whisk frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue whisking until it thickens.
- 16Add the sugar mixture gradually, making sure to whisk in between until all the sugar has been added.
- 17Add the sugar mixture gradually, making sure to whisk in between until all the sugar has been added.
- 18Add the sugar mixture gradually, making sure to whisk in between until all the sugar has been added.
- 19The mixture needs to cook on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 20The mixture needs to cook on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 21The mixture needs to cook on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 22Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2-4 drops of red food coloring.
- 23Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2-4 drops of red food coloring.
- 24Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2-4 drops of red food coloring.
- 25Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 8x8 baking dish, then chill overnight.
- 26Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 8x8 baking dish, then chill overnight.
- 27Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 8x8 baking dish, then chill overnight.
- 28The next day, strain powdered sugar and cornstarch through a sieve, then mix and sprinkle a small handful over the set sugar mixture.
- 29The next day, strain powdered sugar and cornstarch through a sieve, then mix and sprinkle a small handful over the set sugar mixture.
- 30The next day, strain powdered sugar and cornstarch through a sieve, then mix and sprinkle a small handful over the set sugar mixture.
- 31Remove from the pan, sprinkle the other side and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- 32Remove from the pan, sprinkle the other side and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- 33Remove from the pan, sprinkle the other side and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1.5 cups water
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1.25 cup cornstarch
- 1.25 cup cornstarch
- 1.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 to 4 drops red food coloring
- 2 to 4 drops red food coloring
- 2 to 4 drops red food coloring
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup cornstarch
Equipment
potwhiskthermometer8x8 baking dishsieve