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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups water
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3 cups granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons light corn syrup
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½ cup orange juice
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3 tablespoons orange zest
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3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
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¾ cup cornstarch
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½ cup cold water
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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¾ cup chopped pistachio nuts
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confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
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Bring 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Set aside and keep hot.
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Stir together orange juice and orange zest, sprinkle with gelatin, and set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water, then stir into hot syrup. Place over medium-low heat, and simmer, stirring gently, until very thick.
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Remove syrup from heat, stir in orange juice mixture, vanilla, and pistachios. Sprinkle a 8x8-inch pan generously with confectioners' sugar. Pour the Turkish delight into the pan, and let cool in a cool, dry place (not the refrigerator) until set, 3 to 4 hours.
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When cool, sprinkle the top with another thick layer of powdered sugar. Cut into 1-inch squares, and dredge each well with confectioners' sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
302 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
66g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 302 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
Sodium 42mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 54g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 16mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 107mg | 2% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.