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Turkish Delight

Information about Karen: Karen and her husband Les have inherited some wonderful recipes passed down from family members. She is an amazing "home" cook and everyone goes back for seconds. Karen has kindly shared some of her amazing recipes with us for this site.

Recipe listed by: Marianne Hull

Ingredients
  • 4 Tblspn Gelatine Powder
  • 1 1/2 cup Cold Water
  • 4 cups Sugar
  • 2 cups Boiling Water
  • 1 tspn Citric or Tartaric Acid
  • Essence of Lemon
  • Essence of Rose
  • Cochineal
Method
  • Soften Gelatine in cold water in large saucepan, then add sugar and boiling water
  • Still over heat until boiling, then boil 15 minutes stirring occassionally
  • Remove from heat and add acid
  • Pour into tins lined with Baking Paper
  • In one tin stir in a few drops of Essence of Lemon
  • In other tin stir in a few drops of Essence of Rose and a few drops of Cochineal
  • Leave to set at least 24 hours
  • Cut up and roll in 50/50 mix Icing Sugar and Cornflour
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