Turkish Delight
Recipe submitted by Lisa259
Everyone loves turkish delight and this home made version will not disappoint.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 3 .5 cups water
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts
- ¾ cup confectioner's sugar
- ½ cup toasted coconut flakes
Method
- In a large saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, and lemon. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and gently simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Combine cream of tartar, cornstarch and orange juice in a cup. Slowly whisk it into the simmering sugar mix. Raise heat and stir often until a candy thermometer registers 112C/233F to 115C/239F. A drop in cold water should form a soft ball.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the nuts and coconut.
- Pour into a greased 20 centimeter / 8 inch square cake pan. Chill.
- Cut into 2.5 centimeter / 1 inch squares with a sharp knife or scissors. Roll the squares in the sugar to coat. Let rest for a few hours. Roll in more sugar.
- Cut 12.5 x 12.5 centimeter (5 x 5 inch) squares of wax paper. Roll each piece of candy tightly in the paper and twist ends shut (like taffy). Store pieces in a covered container in the refrigerator.
