TURKISH DELIGHT (CHRONICLES OF NARNIA)

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For those of you who are fans of C.S. Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia. A recipe for Turkish Delight originally from The Art of Candy Making Fully Explained, Compiled by Mrs. Sherwood P. Snyder(1915)

Provided by bshemyshua

Categories     Candy

Time 17m

Yield 8-10 pieces, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cold water
1.5 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 orange, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
red food coloring, to your liking
1/2 cup chopped nutmeats
powdered sugar (confectioners)

Steps:

  • Soak gelatin in one-half cupful of the cold water for ten minutes.
  • Place sugar and remaining cold water in a saucepan and bring to the boiling point, add soaked gelatin and the juices of the orange and lemon.
  • Boil to 240°F on a candy thermometer, or soft ball stage(spoon a drop of this mixture into a glass of cold water and it should form a soft putty ball).
  • Add nutmeats and red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  • Remove from heat and beat until creamy.
  • Turn into a bread pan that is lightly greased and placed in cold water to the depth of one inch.
  • Let stand until firm, turn out onto board, and cut into cubes. Roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 51, Protein 2.7

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