Turkish delight makes for the perfect sweet treat or a special gift
(20 votes)
Cook: 35 Mins
Serves: 66
Price: 7p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 22g serving contains
Energy
202kj
48kcal
202kj
48kcal
2%
Fat
0.4g
0.4g
Low
<1%
<1%
Saturates
0.1g
0.1g
Low
<1%
<1%
Sugars
9.5g
9.5g
Med
11%
11%
Salt
0g
0g
Low
0%
0%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
916kj/219kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
916kj/219kcal
Ingredients
15 leaves Dr. Oetker Leaf Gelatine
450g caster sugar
100g cornflour, mixed with 6tbsp cold water
150g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
1/4tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2tsp rose water
10g tube Dr. Oetker Gel Food Colour in Bright Red
4tbsp crushed pistachios
Method
1
Cut the gelatine into little pieces and soak in 100ml cold water for 10mins.
2
Meanwhile, put 600ml water in a large microwave-proof bowl. Add the caster sugar and microwave on 80% power for 6mins.
3
Stir in the cornflour mixture and cook for 5mins.
4
Stir in the icing sugar and cream of tartar. Cook for 5mins. Drain the gelatine, then add to the sugar mixture. Stir until dissolved.
5
Stir in the rose water and food colouring. Pour into a lined 20cm x 30cm tin. Leave in the fridge until set.
6
Cut into cubes. Dust with icing sugar and pistachios.