RCI-BR.006.0072.001
Turkish Delight
, or (also loukoum), is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- sugar2 cups
- .5 cups cornstarch0 unit
- .5 cups water1 unit
- .5 tsp cream of tartar0 unit
- tbls rosewater or one of the following to taste:2 unit
- .5 tsp rose food flavoring0 unit
- .25 cup fruit juice0 unit
- tbl vanilla extract1 unit
- tbl orange extract1 unit
- tbl Crème de menthe liqueur1 unit
- Food coloring1 unit
- .5 cup chopped toasted pistachios or almonds0 unit
- icing sugar1 unitgranulated sugar, or desiccated coconut for dusting
Method
1
Combine sugar, 1 cup water, cream of tartar, and flavoring(s) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture reaches "firm-ball," or 250°F (120°C) on a candy thermometer.
3
In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with remaining water, mix completely, and slowly stir into sugar mixture. Stir constantly until mixture is evenly combined.
4
Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form (ice cube trays will do nicely, though not plastic ones), shallow pie pan, or jelly-roll pan.
5
Pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set.
6
When cool, release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut.
7
Store at room temperature in airtight container.