Turkish Delight - Low(Er) Sugar Version

Submitted by sizzlera

"This is an adaptation of a recipe on wikipedia! I am posting this to see the nutritional content of this candy."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar substitute
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• food coloring (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped roasted pistachios (optional) or 1/2 cup almonds (optional)
• granulated sugar or desiccated coconut, for dusting

• options in place of vanilla extract

• 1⁄2 teaspoon rose syrup
• 1⁄4 cup fruit juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange extract
• 1 tablespoon creme de menthe

directions

1. Combine sugar, 1 c water, cream of tartar, and flavoring(s) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with remaining water, mix completely, and slowly stir into sugar mixture.
3. Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture reaches "Firm-ball stage," or 245ºF (120ºC) on a candy thermometer.
4. Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form (ice cube trays will do nicely), shallow pie pan, or jelly-roll pan.
5. Pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set.
6. When cool, release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut.
7. Store at room temperature in airtight container.
8. *with the exception of the sugar, cornstarch, water, cream of tartar, and cooking technique, this recipe may be altered according to taste and/or occasion.