Easy Turkish Delight
Easy Turkish Delight is a delightful and traditional confectionery that originates from Turkey. This recipe simplifies the process of making this sweet treat at home. The key ingredients typically include sugar, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, and flavorings such as rosewater or orange blossom water. The mixture is cooked, then poured into a mold to set before being cut into small, bite-sized pieces and dusted with powdered sugar or a mixture of powdered sugar and cornstarch. The result is a chewy and aromatic candy with a unique, exotic flavor. This easy Turkish Delight recipe allows you to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of this sweet treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups white sugar
- ¼ cup unflavored gelatin
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- ⅔ cup corn flour
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon rose water
- 3 drops pink food coloring, or as desired
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Combine water, white sugar, and gelatin in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 7 minutes. Stir sugar mixture and cook in microwave for 7 minutes more.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, corn flour, and cream of tartar together in a bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Heat mixture in microwave on high for 6 minutes more. Stir rose water and food coloring into mixture.
- Lightly grease a 7×11-inch baking dish. Pour mixture into the greased dish; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Cut Turkish delight into small squares using a wet knife.
- Place 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Roll Turkish delight in the confectioners' sugar until evenly coated. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 19gCalcium: 1mg
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