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                       PISTACHIO TURKISH DELIGHT

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Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2       c            Sugar
  3       c            Water
    1/4   ts           Tartaric acid
    3/4   c            Cornflour
  1 3/4   c            Icing sugar mixture
  1       t            Rosewater
  2                    Drops pink food colouring
    1/2   c            Shelled pistachios
    1/2   c            Cornflour, extra
    1/2   c            Icing sugar, extra

 Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in saucepan, stir over
 low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil,
 reduce heat until syrup reaches 115 degrees C when
 tested with a sweets thermometer or until syrup forms
 a soft ball when tested in a cup of cold water. Add
 tartaric acid, remove from heat.

 Combine cornflour and sifted icing sugar in a bowl,
 add 1/2 cup water, stir until smooth. Bring remaining
 water to the boil in small saucepan, whisk into the
 cornflour mixture. Return mixture to saucepan, stir
 over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Add
 syrup gradually, stirring constantly over heat.
 Continue to boil gently for 30 minutes, without
 stirring. Add rosewater, food colouring and
 pistachios. Pour mixture into greased 20 cm square
 pan. Stand for several hours until set. Cut into
 squares using a wet knife. Toss squares in combined
 sifted cornflour and icing sugar. Store in airtight
 container.

 Makes about 20.



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