Turkish Delight

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Turkish Delight
Tue, 09-06-2005 - 6:56pm

When growing up I remember this sweet treat-- but we bought it as a candy bar (http://www.cadbury.co.uk/EN/CTB2003/about_chocolate/brand_stories/turkish.htm). I found a recipe you could use to make it at home:


Eastern Promise - it's sweet, it's tasty and it's virtually fat free!

Great news, one of the all time greats of the sweetie world, Turkish Delight, has only 8% fat! And that's only the bought variety because they cover it in chocolate!! Generally fruit gums, wine gums, fruit pastilles and such like, while they are high in calories, are actually fat free. So when you need a mid-morning sugar rush, avoid the chocolate bars and go for a traditional treat, full of eastern promise. Alternatively, if you happen to be giving a dinner party and want something fancy for the end of the meal, you could try making your own Turkish Delight to serve alongside the espresso.


Turkish Delight


1 lb sugar
A¼ pint of water
1-2 oz powdered gelatin
Rosewater or orange flower water to taste
2 oz icing sugar
1 oz corn flour


Mix the sugar and water in a saucepan over a low heat until the sugar is dissolved, and boil the mixture until it reaches 240AºF on a sugar thermometer. Dissolve the gelatin in a little water and bring to the boil, then add it to the syrup. Add enough rosewater to give a delicate flavour, and if you wish, add a little red food coloring at this stage. Mix well and pour into a deep flat tray to set. When it has cooled and set, cut it into thick strips while still in the tray. Mix together the corn flour and icing sugar and toss the strips in the mixture, coating them well. Cut the strips into bite size lumps and toss in the corn flour and sugar mixture. Store your Turkish Delight in an airtight container.

~IslandGirl


Moderation IS Key


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