Popular - World Cuisine
This recipe is a lighter, more delicate version of an ancient traditional candy, called lokum or Turkish delight. It's easy to make, keeps well and offers a haunting flavor that makes it an instant favorite. Great for gift giving!
Prep 10 mins Cook: 13 mins Additional: 12hrs15 mins Total: 12hrs38 mins Servings: 64 Yield: 64 1-inch squares
Rose Water Gelees
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or to taste
1 ⅔ cups cold water divided
7 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 ⅓ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons rose water
2 drops red food coloring
1 tablespoon cornstarch or as needed
World Cuisine Step 1 Grease an 8-inch square pan with vegetable oil. Step 2 Place 2/3 cup water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top; let stand until softened about 15 minutes. Step 3 Combine remaining 1 cup water sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil syrup covered for 3 minutes. Step 4 Uncover saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the side; continue cooking syrup until the temperature reaches 238 degrees F (114 degrees C) about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture carefully until completely dissolved. Mix in rose water and red food coloring. Step 5 Pour syrup into the greased pan. Let stand at room temperature until gelled about 4 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 8 hours to overnight. Step 6 Cut gelled mixture into 1-inch squares. Dust with cornstarch.
Servings Per Recipe:64 Calories: 30.4 % Daily Value * Protein: 0.2g Carbohydrates: 7.5g 2% Sugars: 7.3g Fat: 0.1g Vitamin A Iu: 0.1IU Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1% Folate: 0.2mcg Calcium: 0.5mg Magnesium: 0.2mg Potassium: 1.1mg Sodium: 0.7mg Calories From Fat: 0.6
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Comparison based on the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc.
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