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Turkish Delight
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Turkish Delight

This classic confectionery melts in your mouth and offers a sweet taste of the Middle East. It's a beautifully delicate treat that can be flavored with rose or orange blossom water.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 16 · 150 calories per serving · middle-eastern cuisine.

135
min total
16
servings
150
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cupswater
  • 2 cupssugar
  • 1 cupcornstarch
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1 tablespoonrose water
  • to tastefood coloring
  • for dustingpowdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 01

    In a large saucepan, blend water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.

  2. 02

    In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a cup of water until smooth. Stir into boiling syrup.

  3. 03

    Cook for about an hour until it forms a thick consistency. Pour into a greased dish and let cool.

  4. 04

    Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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