Turkish Delight 2
INGREDIENTS:
Karen Mintzias 1 tb Flavoring *
2 c Sugar Food coloring **
2 tb Cornstarch 1/2 c Toasted nuts, chopped ***
1 c Water Confectioners' sugar
1/2 ts Cream of tartar
Karen Mintzias 1 tb Flavoring *
2 c Sugar Food coloring **
2 tb Cornstarch 1/2 c Toasted nuts, chopped ***
1 c Water Confectioners' sugar
1/2 ts Cream of tartar
* Flavorings: rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or lemon. ** Food coloring: red, yellow, green or orange (depending on flavoring used) *** Nuts: almonds or pistachios
Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5 minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts.
Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar. Store in plastic bag.
Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5 minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts.
Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar. Store in plastic bag.