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Rosewater and Coconut Turkish Delight

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Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 48 candies
Calories 87
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 4 cups granulated sugar (800 grams)
  • 4 ½ cups 2 liters water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ cup cornstarch (140 granulated)
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (85 grams)
  • Pink food coloring
  • Powdered sugar , as needed

Instructions

  • Line a 9 x 9 inch pan with aluminum and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 ½ cups of water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Use a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming on the saucepan. Once the mixture comes to a boil, insert a candy thermometer, and allow it to continue to boil, without stirring, until it reaches 240°F.
  • While the mixture is boiling, combine the cornstarch, cream of tartar, and the remaining 3 cups of water in another larger saucepan. Stir with a whisk to remove any lumps. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. It will become very thick.
  • When the sugar mixture has reached 240°F, slowly pour into the cornstarch mixture, whisking continuously. Return to a boil and continue to cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning. The mixture will become very thick and turn a pale yellow color. After an hour, remove from heat and add the rosewater.
  • Pour the candy into the prepared pan and allow to set in a cool place (but not the refrigerator), uncovered, overnight.
  • Remove from the pan to a surface sprinkled with powdered sugar. Cut with a greased knife and roll in the shredded coconut. If the candy is particularly sticky, roll in more powered sugar.

Notes

Adapted from About Candy.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg