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Turkish Delight Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Amatullah / All my dishes 1 year ago Little squares of bliss Prep:5m Cook:90m Servings:20	Amatullah
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Ingredients

1lt Water

900g Sugar

285g Cornflour ( corn starch )

225g Icing Sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp Rosewater

2 tsp Lemon Juice

1 tsp Cream of Tartar

Red Food Colouring (optional)

Directions

Place the sugar, 285ml (½ 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). 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.

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Comments

dixiejet 1 year ago said:
I LOVE these. I lived in Turkey for awhile and visited again a few yeara ago and I never could get enough. They're easier to make than most folks think. I even have the rosewater, but I'll make these when I'm off my diet or I will eat the entire pan. lol !

berry 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Yes... that's true... little squares of bliss!

amina 10 months, 1 week ago said:
Hello, I'm from Azerbaijan.That is something we call Rahat Lookum.I looove it!

karmen 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Hey :)
in Lebanon we call them smth like "rahat lookum" actually the raha is the cookie eaten with the delights which are called hal'ooon

mumtazcatering 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Hi thanks for the recipe will be trying it soon. are you no longer on site? missing your recipes
enjoy your day
mumtaz

juliecake 4 months, 1 week ago said:
A real "delight"! Thank you.

sheshe 2 months, 4 weeks ago said:
GASP! dis reminds me of wen i was in 7th grade n my teacher gave us Turkish Delights cuz we were readin "The lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe" n dey were in da book. OOH! i cant wait 2 try these out!

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