Turkish Delight

2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp rosewater OR one of the following to taste:
1/2 tsp rose food flavoring
1/4 cup fruit juice
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp orange extract
1 Tbsp Creme de menthe liqueur
Food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup chopped toasted pistachios or almonds (optional)
confectioner's sugar, granulated sugar, or desiccated coconut for
dusting
1 cup equals 250 ml

Combine sugar, 1 cup water, cream of tartar, and flavoring(s) in a small
saucepan and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch
with remaining water, mix completely, and slowly stir into sugar
mixture. Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture
reaches "Firm-ball stage," or 248 F (120 C) on a candy thermometer.
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. Pour the
hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set. When cool, release
from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in
powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut.

Store at room temperature in airtight container.

Note: with the exception of the sugar, cornstarch, water, cream of
tartar, and cooking technique, this recipe may be greatly altered
according to taste and/or occasion.

Source: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loukoumia#Recipe>


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