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Lokumturkish Deligth Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Benimmutfagim / All my dishes 12 months ago Turkish Delight, lokum, or loukoum is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater and lemon, the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color. It has a soft, jelly-like and sometimes sticky consistency, and is of... More Prep:15m Cook:110m Servings:28	Benimmutfag
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Ingredients

4 cups sugar

4 1/2 cups water

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/4 cups cornstarch

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 1/2 tablespoons rosewater

red food coloring (optional)

1 cup confectioners sugar

Directions

Step 1:

Oil a 9-inch square pan. Line with plastic wrap and oil the plastic wrap.

Step 2:

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, 1 1/2 cups of the water, and the lemon juice. 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 (240°F on a candy thermometer). Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 3:

In a second large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1 cup cornstarch and the cream of tartar. Gradually stir in the remaining 3 cups of water until no lumps remain. Stir constantly, until the mixture boils and is a thick, gluey paste.

Step 4:

Slowly pour the hot sugar, water, and lemon juice 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 color.

Step 5:

Stir in the rosewater and tint as desired with food coloring. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Cool to room temperature and let stand, uncovered, overnight to set.

Step 6:

Sift the confectioners sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch onto a large cutting board. Turn the Turkish delight out and cut into 1-inch squares with an oiled knife. Roll pieces in the sugar mixture to coat well. Store in an airtight container with sheets of waxed paper, dusted with the sugar mixture, separating every layer.

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kjroxx 12 months ago said:
I am completely addicted to Turkish Delight and have always wanted to make my own - to feed my endless need to eat it! This is a great post, thanks so much for sharing it!!!

22566 4 months, 2 weeks ago said:
What a wonderful recipe!!

Thank-you for posting it,I have heard of this,but have never come across the recipe.

Wishing you and your family a good day.

Kind Regards

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