Meyer Lemon Turkish Delight Recipes

MEYER LEMON TURKISH DELIGHT

Steps:

• Soften the gelatin in the cold water.
• Combine the sugar, salt and hot water in a saucepan; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the softened gelatin; turn the heat down and simmer, without stirring, for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the grated rind and lemon juice, and a little yellow food coloring to tint the mixture, if desired.
• Let stand 3 minutes.
• Strain the mixture into a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan which has been rinsed with cold water.
• Let stand without disturbing until slightly jellied (to prevent filming the sides of the pan); then refrigerate overnight. Loosen around the sides of the pan with a wet spatula.
• Slip the spatula down one end and underneath the jellied mixture, then pull it out of the pan with your hands onto a surface liberally dusted with confectioner's sugar.
• Cut into 1-inch squares.
• Roll in confectioners' sugar to coat. Store in one layer in a tightly covered container at room temperature.
• The candies will stay moist for about 2 weeks.

ANY FLAVOR TURKISH DELIGHT

Steps:

• Oil a 9-inch square pan. Line with plastic wrap and oil the plastic wrap.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, 1 1/2 cups of the water, and the lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (240°F on a candy thermometer). Remove the pan from the heat.
• In a second large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1 cup cornstarch and the cream of tartar. Gradually stir in the remaining 3 cups of water until no lumps remain. Stir constantly, until the mixture boils and is a thick, gluey paste.
• Slowly pour the hot sugar, water, and lemon juice syrup into the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking, for about 1 hour, or until the mixture has become a pale golden color.
• Stir in the rosewater and tint as desired with food coloring. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Cool to room temperature and let stand, uncovered, overnight to set.
• Sift the confectioners sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch onto a large cutting board. Turn the Turkish delight out and cut into 1-inch squares with an oiled knife. Roll pieces in the sugar mixture to coat well. Store in an airtight container with sheets of waxed paper, dusted with the sugar mixture, separating every layer.