Turkish Delight Lower Sugar Version Recipes

TURKISH DELIGHT - LOW(ER) SUGAR VERSION

Steps:

• Combine sugar, 1 c water, cream of tartar, and flavoring(s) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with remaining water, mix completely, and slowly stir into sugar mixture.
• Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture reaches "Firm-ball stage," or 245ºF (120ºC) on a candy thermometer.
• Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form (ice cube trays will do nicely), shallow pie pan, or jelly-roll pan.
• Pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set.
• When cool, release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut.
• Store at room temperature in airtight container.
• *with the exception of the sugar, cornstarch, water, cream of tartar, and cooking technique, this recipe may be altered according to taste and/or occasion.

TURKISH DELIGHT (CHRONICLES OF NARNIA)

Steps:

• Soak gelatin in one-half cupful of the cold water for ten minutes.
• Place sugar and remaining cold water in a saucepan and bring to the boiling point, add soaked gelatin and the juices of the orange and lemon.
• Boil to 240°F on a candy thermometer, or soft ball stage(spoon a drop of this mixture into a glass of cold water and it should form a soft putty ball).
• Add nutmeats and red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
• Remove from heat and beat until creamy.
• Turn into a bread pan that is lightly greased and placed in cold water to the depth of one inch.
• Let stand until firm, turn out onto board, and cut into cubes. Roll in powdered sugar.

TURKISH DELIGHT (LOKOOM)

Steps:

• Mix gelatin, sugar and salt in a heavy pot.
• Add water.
• Bring to slow boil and simmer without stirring for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in juice and rind.
• Add a few drops of food coloring.
• Taste for flavor; may add more juice.
• Pour into 8 inch square pan which has been rinsed in cold water but not dried.
• Chill overnight.
• Cut into squares and roll each in powdered sugar.