Ingredients
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2¾ oz Cornstarch
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10½ oz superfine Sugar
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1 tsp Lemon Juice
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1 tbsp Rosewater
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1 glass confectioners’ Sugar
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Neutralflavored Oil
Directions
When Edmund Pevensie enters Narnia for the first time through the magic wardrobe, he meets the White Witch. To win the young boy over, she offers him the best Turkish delight that he has ever tasted.
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While Lucy, Peter, and Susan remain hidden between the coats inside the magic wardrobe, blend 2¾ oz cornstarch with 5 fl oz (2/3 cup) water in a bowl and set aside. |
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Bring the superfine sugar, lemon juice, and 4 fl oz (½ cup) water to a boil in a saucepan. When the syrup reaches 240°F, add all the cornstarch mixture at once, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Simmer for about 50 minutes over low heat, continuing to stir. The paste is ready when the light from the street lamp no longer illuminates the forest, and the mixture, now translucent, comes away from the sides of the saucepan and forms a ball around the spoon. If it doesn’t, continue cooking for a few more minutes. |
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Add the rose water and cook for another 5 minutes. |
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Line a tray with parchment paper and sift over a thin layer of cornstarch, as fine as the gentlest snow. Carefully spread the paste over the tray and smooth the top before letting it rest at room temperature for at least 12 hours, or overnight if possible. |
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Pour the glass of confectioners’ sugar onto a plate, oil a knife, and cut the paste into 1¼-inch cubes. Roll the Turkish delight in the confectioners’ sugar, tap off the excess, and store in an airtight container. |
