Turkish Delight

Ingredients

• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 4 1/4 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rose water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• vegetable oil, for greasing

Directions

1. 1

   To make the Sugar Syrup.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, and 1 1/2 cups of water. Turn the heat on medium. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. When the mixture boils, turn the heat to low.

3. 3

   Insert a candy thermometer into the sauce pan. Allow the mixture to simmer until the temperature reaches 240 degrees F on thermometer. Turn the heat off and set aside.

4. 4

   To make the Jelly Base.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine cream of tartar, 1 cup of cornstarch, and water. Turn the heat to medium. Continuously stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the lumps are dissolved and the mixture begins to boil. When the mixture achieves a glue-like consistency, stop stirring.

6. 6

   Add in sugar mixture from the medium pan and stir for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Stir the mixture frequently so it doesn't burn the bottom of the pan. When the mixture becomes a golden color, add in rosewater and stir until everything is combined.

7. 7

   Oil the sides and the bottom of your container or mold. Pour your mixture into the container and spread it evenly. Place it into refrigerator and allow to cool overnight.

8. 8

   Take the mold out of the refrigerator and free the Turkish Delight from the mold. Cut it into 1 inch pieces. Place them into a bowl of confectioners sugar and thoroughly coat them.

9. 9

   Store Turkish Delight in an airtight container.