*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Pistachio Turkish Delight

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Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candy

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Sugar
   3       c            Water
     1/4   ts           Tartaric acid
     3/4   c            Corn flour
   1 3/4   c            Icing sugar mixture
   1       ts           Rosewater
   2       dr           Pink food colouring
     1/2   c            Pistachios -- shelled
     1/2   c            Corn flour -- extra
     1/2   c            Icing sugar -- extra

  Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in saucepan, stir over low heat
  until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil, reduce heat until
  syrup reaches 115°C when tested with a sweets thermometer or until
  syrup forms a soft ball when tested in a cup of cold water. Add
  tartaric acid, remove from heat.
  
  Combine corn flour and sifted icing sugar in a bowl, add 1/2 cup
  water, stir until smooth. Bring remaining water to the boil in
  small saucepan, whisk into the corn flour mixture. Return mixture
  to saucepan, stir over medium heat until mixture boils and
  thickens. Add syrup gradually, stirring constantly over heat.
  Continue to boil gently for 30 minutes, without stirring. Add
  rosewater, food colouring, and pistachios. Pour mixture into
  greased 20 cm square pan. Stand for several hours until set. Cut
  into squares using a wet knife. Toss squares in combined sifted
  corn flour and icing sugar. Store in airtight container.
  
  Yield: 20 Servings
 

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