Turkish Delight
Baking and Desserts • Turkish
Description
Turkish Delight
Ingredients
- Corn Starch 5 tablespoons
- Water 10 fl oz
- Sugar 20 oz
- Freshly squeezed orange juice 5 fl oz
- Rose water 1 teaspoon
- Pistachios 20 oz
- Red Food Coloring to taste
- Powdered Sugar to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 125 ml of cold water and set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar with 125 ml of hot water, add orange juice, and bring to a boil. Add the dissolved cornstarch (stirring constantly) and cook for 15 minutes, stirring continuously.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, pour in the rose water or lemon juice, add the food coloring, chopped pistachios, and mix everything thoroughly. Pour the resulting mixture into a baking tray with edges and leave it overnight.
Step 3
The next day, use a sharp knife to cut the set mixture into squares. Roll each piece in powdered sugar and store in paper bags.
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