Turkish Delight

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons gelatin, unflavored unflavored
  • 1/2 cup water cold
  • 13 cup water boiling
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons orange extract or lemon or raspberry
  • food coloring use appropriate color to match flavor
  • 1/4 cup pistachio nuts chopped, or almonds, or hazelnuts
  • 1 cup powdered sugar and/or coconut flakes

Directions

  1. 1
    Soften gelatine in cold water.
  2. 2
    Add sugar to boiling water.
  3. 3
    Bring to boil.
  4. 4
    Stir in softened gelatin.
  5. 5
    Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add flavoring and coloring.
  7. 7
    Pour into ungreased, 8-inch square pan.
  8. 8
    Add nuts.
  9. 9
    Stir gently.
  10. 10
    Chill.
  11. 11
    When firm, invert onto cutting board.
  12. 12
    Cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  13. 13
    Roll in confectioners' sugar.
  14. 14
    Store in a jar at room temperature.
  15. 15
    Serve with Greek Coffee.

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