Best Meyer Lemon Turkish Delight Recipes

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ANY FLAVOR TURKISH DELIGHT



Any Flavor Turkish Delight image

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.

Provided by Monkey_Girl

Categories     Free Of...

Time 2h10m

Yield 80-100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 rose water
1 -10 drop red food coloring (optional)
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 13.3, Sugar 11.5

EASY TURKISH DELIGHT



Easy Turkish Delight image

This is a quick and easy way to make wonderful Turkish delight! Please try it out and I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by lizardbeth20

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Turkish

Time 1h10m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 7x11-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 Facts : Calories 87.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

TURKISH DELIGHT



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This jellylike sweet is traditionally flavored with rose water. When pouring the syrup into the cornstarch mixture, be careful not to let the mixture coat the sides of the pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups granulated sugar
3 1/4 cups water
Juice of half a lemon
1 cup sifted cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 tablespoons rose water or orange-flower water
Gel-paste food coloring
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds (optional)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Vegetable oil, for pan

Steps:

  • Oil an 8-inch-square baking pan, and set aside. Place the sugar, 1 cup water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan, and stir to combine. Place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. If there are sugar crystals on the side of the pan, brush down with a pastry brush dipped in water. Clip on a candy thermometer, and heat to 240 degrees. Remove sugar syrup from the heat, and set aside.
  • Combine 3/4 cup cornstarch, cream of tartar, and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan, and whisk until smooth and fully combined. Bring the remaining 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a separate pan; add to cornstarch mixture, whisking constantly. Place over medium heat, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture becomes quite thick and just comes to a boil.
  • Pour the sugar syrup into the cornstarch mixture, whisking constantly, and reduce heat to medium. Gently simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in rose water, food coloring, and almonds, if using. Pour into the prepared pan, and let set overnight. Combine the confectioners' sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch. Sprinkle some of the mixture in an even layer over a cutting board, and unmold the Turkish delight onto it. Sprinkle the top of the candy with more of the sugar mixture. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-inch squares. Let sit uncovered overnight. Just before serving, dust with the remaining sugar mixture. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

TURKISH DELIGHT



Turkish delight image

Make your own Turkish delight with our easy recipe. It makes a great gift for Christmas, or just treat yourself to something sweet

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Treat

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

flavourless oil for the tray
500g granulated sugar
½ tsp cream of tartar
120g cornflour, plus extra for dusting
½ tsp rosewater (or 2 tbsp rose syrup)
pink food colouring, if not using the rose syrup
icing sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Oil a shallow square metal or silicone baking tray, about 18 x 18cm. Put the sugar in a pan with the cream of tartar and 500ml water and heat gently at first, stirring so that the sugar melts. Then, turn up the heat and boil for 10-15 mins until the mixture is a little more syrupy. If you have a sugar thermometer, it should reach 115-118C.
  • Stir the cornflour into 150ml water, then, whisking all the time, pour it into the sugar syrup. Keep whisking, until everything combines to make a smooth, gloopy mix. Take out the whisk and start to stir with a spatula or spoon over a medium heat. Keep stirring until the mixture is thick enough to see a clear line drawn through it with the spoon and it starts to leave the sides of the pan. It will be very thick and make big bubbles that burst as it cooks, so be careful. This can take up to an hour. Test the mix by dropping a small amount into very cold water; it should form a ball that can be pressed gently when cold and that will feel a little springy.
  • Stir in the rosewater or rose syrup and the food colouring, if using, then pour everything into the tray and level the top. Leave to cool and set completely. Sieve some cornflour and icing sugar together over a board and carefully turn out the Turkish delight. Cover it with more icing sugar and cornflour and cut it into cubes with a sharp knife. Dust with yet more of the icing sugar mixture and move the pieces apart so they can dry. Can be stored openly or in small cardboard boxes or bags for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 0.4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 47 grams sugar, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

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