TURKISH DELIGHT - LOKUM (CANDY)

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From Saad Fayed, Turkish Delight is a candy that originated in Turkey in the 1700's. The candy was featured in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", by C.S Lewis. The White Witch tempted a character, Edmund with Turkish Delight. This easy Turkish Delight recipe will tempt you, too!

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Candy

Time 1h25m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups cornstarch
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons rose water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
vegetable oil or shortening

Steps:

  • In a 9 inch square baking pan, grease the sides and bottom with vegetable oil or shortening.
  • Line with wax paper and grease the wax paper.
  • In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar and 1 1/2 cups water on medium heat.
  • Stir constantly until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, until the mixture reaches 240ºF on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine cream of tartar, 1 cup corn starch and remaining water in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until all lumps are gone and the mixture begins to boil.
  • Stop stirring when the mixture has a glue like consistency.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and water/sugar mixture.
  • Stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  • Once the mixture has become a golden color, stir in rosewater.
  • Pour mixture into wax paper lined pan.
  • Spread evenly and allow to cool overnight.
  • Once it has cooled overnight, sift together confectioners sugar and remaining cornstarch.
  • Turn over baking pan containing Turkish delight onto clean counter or table and cut with oiled knife into one inch pieces.
  • Coat with confectioners sugar mixture.
  • Serve or store in airtight container in layers separated with wax or parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 36.6

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