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name: Turkish Delight
tags: dessert
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In a #medium pot{}, heat @sugar{800%g}, @water{360%g}, and the juice and zest from @lemon{1} until it boils. Reduce heat, stir, and heat to soft ball stage (around 235°F in Idaho Falls).

In another #medium pot{}, heat @corn starch{120%g}, @cream of tartar{4.5%g}, and @water{720%g}. Stir this constantly until it turns into a paste (perhaps close to Elmer's glue).

Lower the heat and add the sugar water very slowly (maybe a tablespoon at a time).

Once everything has been added, cook this mixture while stirring occasionally for around ~{45%minutes}. It should be a golden color once it is ready.

Add @food coloring{} and some kind of flavor. @rose water{1%Tablespoon} should work, but there are many other flavors that can be used.

Prepare a #8x8 pan{} with parchment paper and either grease or @powdered sugar{}. Pour in the mixture and let it set for at least ~{4%hours} uncovered at room temperature. Remove it from the pan and let it sit for another ~{20%hours} or so in the same conditions.

Once it has had time to set and dry out, cut it and cover the cubes in @powdered sugar{}. Some cornstarch could also be mixed with this dusting. Don't store it in the fridge, and don't store it in an airtight container. The cubes will continue to sweat moisture, and it needs somewhere to go.