Turkish Paste
By: Anonymous
Published: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 6:00am

Ingredients




3 tablespoons Plain gelatins
cup Cold water
cup Sugar
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
Juice and grated rind of 1 orange
Nuts and dried fruits
Powdered sugar

Preparation

1 This is an accurate, though slightly simplified, version of the Turkish specialty called rahat lokum ("morsels of rest"). A similar recipe, minus the fruit and nuts, was published by Knox Gelatins Company in one of its promotional recipe booklets, before 1928, probably in the early 1920s under the name of "Turkish Delight or Paste." 2 Soak the gelatine in 3/4 c. of cold water. Bring the sugar and the remaining 3 c. of water to a boil; add the gelatine and boil 25 minutes. 3 Add the citrus juice and rind and boil 1 minute longer; pour into an earthen dish; add nuts and fruit. Cool over night. Make into squares and roll in powdered sugar.