Turkish Delight

[Lyfer]

 

[timosyy]

How was Narnia?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

isn't that some kinda sick sex act?

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
isn't that some kinda sick sex act?

It's only sick if you don't enjoy jelly candy.

 

[BooGiMaN]

what is turkish delight exactly?

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
what is turkish delight exactly?

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.

 

[Lyfer]

I suck at baking, do you think costco may carry them?🙂

 

[xanis]

I thought Turkish Delight was a brand of cigarettes?

 

[myusername]

A relative of mine made this last xmas. Which is odd, since he's Syrian?
At any rate, it was one of those odd tasting things that grown-ups all call "treats" or "desserts" that are really about as appealing as eating fresh cut grass.
Sort of like spice gumdrops, except not quite so vile.

 

[Lyfer]

Originally posted by: myusername
A relative of mine made this last xmas. Which is odd, since he's Syrian?
At any rate, it was one of those odd tasting things that grown-ups all call "treats" or "desserts" that are really about as appealing as eating fresh cut grass.
Sort of like spice gumdrops, except not quite so vile.

They looked like mini powder donuts in the movie. (yummmmmmmm, powder donuts)

 

[Colt45]

turks pwn at sweets

 

[puffff]

Mmmmm