Turkish Delight

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      BiggerPiggyBank

      Turkish Delight

      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 Introduction:
      This appealing candy is easy to make at home. Rosewater can be found
      at specialty food stores. When the sugar syrup boils, coat the inside
      of the saucepan with a brush dipped in water to prevent sugar
      crystals from forming.

      Makes 80 pieces.
      Total time: 2 hours.

      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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