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Recipes For Turkish Delight Candy

Enjoy An Old World Treat: Try An Authentic Turkish Delight Candy Recipe

When recipes for Turkish Delight candy first appeared, it's impossible to say. Turkish Delight's true date of origin is unknown, but it has long been an inseparable figure of Turkish tradition and symbolizes the exotic and delicious confections of the Middle East.

It was in 1994 while exploring the Suq (market) in the old Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem that I purchased some authentic Turkish Delight from a friendly Arab confectioner. The generous-sized squares of pastel-colored jelly-like candy were generously coated in finely powdered sugar and carefully wrapped in a white tissue paper.

The Turkish Delight tasted deliciously sweet and was quite unlike anything you can buy in the stores. It was extraordinary and truly wonderful.

Arab Suq, Jerusalem, Israel

My wife and I often chuckle over a humorous incident that occurred when shopping in the Suq. The historic marketplace has extremely narrow streets bursting with tiny shops; it's packed with people and bustling with activity.

While we stood examining the tempting treats of a confectionery merchant, an over aggressive vendor from a nearby shop shouted, "Hey! Don't buy off him! Come here and let me rip you off."

Recipes For Turkish Delight Candy

These old fashioned Turkish Delight recipes are taken from Mom's old recipe scrapbook, circa 1929.

Turkish Delight Candy Recipe With Fruit Or Nuts
8 tablespoons granulated gelatine, 1/2 cup cold water, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 orange (rind and juice), 3 tablespoons lemon juice, nuts or shredded coconut or candied fruit -- optional.

Soften gelatine in cold water. Make a syrup of sugar and water; when boiling add gelatine; boil gently 35 minutes. Remove from heat. Add fruit juices; strain. Add candied fruit, nuts or shredded coconut. Pour into a pan moistened with cold water. When firm cut in squares using a knife dipped in hot water. Roll in confectioners' sugar or fruit sugar.

Old Fashioned Turkish Delight Recipe
1 lb loaf sugar, 1/4 oz gelatine, 1 cup water, juice 1 lemon, 6 drops cochineal (red food colouring).

Soak the gelatine in half the water for 3 hours. Boil the sugar in remainder of the water for 5 minutes. Pour over the gelatine, add lemon juice and cochineal, and stir well. Pour into a wetted, shallow dish, and when cold, cut into squares and roll in confectioners' sugar.

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With the help of these old fashioned recipes for Turkish Delight candy, you can make a delicious Old World treat for your family to enjoy.

Homemade Turkish Delight squares packaged in a decorative container make a great candy gift suitable for giving on any special occasion.

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