Turkish Delight (Recipe From 1905)

Turklish Delight (From 1905) >>>

Dunstan Times, Issue 2314, 23 December 1905, Page 2 (Supplement)

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Turkish Delight Recipe from the Image (Metric Version)

Method:

1. Soak 28 grams of gelatine in 125 mL cold water for 2 hours.

2. Put 900 grams of sugar into a saucepan with 125 mL water, bring to a boil.

3. Add the gelatine, a little citric acid (about 1/2 teaspoon), and any desired flavouring (e.g., rosewater, lemon, etc.).

4. Simmer for 20 minutes, skimming off any foam or impurities.

5. Pour the mixture onto a wet dish, and leave to set for 24 hours.

6. Cut into squares and roll in icing sugar.

   Method:

   1. Soak 28g gelatine in 125 ml cold water for two hours.

   2. Put 900g sugar into a saucepan with 125 ml water, and bring to a boil.

   3. Add the soaked gelatine, a little citric acid, and any flavouring.

   4. Simmer for 20 minutes, skimming well.

   5. Pour onto a wet dish and leave for 24 hours.

   6. Cut into squares and roll in icing sugar