Turkish Delight Recipe

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Turkish Delight
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
270
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lt water
  • 900 g sugar
  • 285 g cornflour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp rosewater
  • red food colouring (optional)

Directions:

  1. Place the sugar, 285ml (1/2 pint) water, and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage 114 - 118°C (238 - 245°F). The sugar mixture will form a soft ball which can be squashed flat.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  4. In a second large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together 225g (8oz) cornflour and the cream of tartar.
  5. Gradually stir in the remaining water until no lumps remain.
  6. Stir constantly, until the mixture boils and forms a thick, gluey paste.
  7. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.
  8. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often, to prevent sticking, for about 1 hour, or until the mixture has become a pale golden colour.
  9. Stir in the rosewater and add food colouring (if used).
  10. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly.
  11. Cool to room temperature, uncovered, allow to stand overnight to set.
  12. Sift the icing sugar and a little cornflour onto a large cutting board.
  13. Turn out and cut into 1-inch squares with an oiled knife.
  14. Roll pieces in the icing sugar mixture to coat well.
  15. Store in an airtight container with sheets of waxed paper, dusted with the sugar mixture, separating every layer.
  16. Makes approx.80 pieces.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 269.65 Kcal (1129 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.59g 1%
Sodium 34.65mg 1%
Potassium 42.49mg 1%
Total Carbs 66.55g 22%
Sugars 47.04g 188%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 1.04g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 5.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 378.95 Kcal (1587 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.83g 1%
Sodium 48.7mg 1%
Potassium 59.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 93.52g 22%
Sugars 66.11g 188%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 7.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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