Turkish Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1.5 cups water, divided
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tbsp rose water
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• Powdered sugar and cornstarch, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1Boil sugar, 1 cup water, and lemon juice until it reaches a light syrup, then set aside.
2. 2In a separate pot, whisk cornstarch, cream of tartar, and remaining water into a smooth paste, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a gel.
3. 3Slowly whisk the hot sugar syrup into the cornstarch gel and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 30-40 minutes until thick, glossy, and pale amber.
4. 4Stir in rose water and chopped pistachios.
5. 5Pour into a greased pan dusted with cornstarch and let set at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
6. 6Cut into cubes and toss in a mixture of powdered sugar and cornstarch before serving.

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