Dairy-Free Turkish Delight (Lokum)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Rosewater
• 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1Grease an 8x8 inch square pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
2. 2In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
4. 4Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling sugar syrup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low.
5. 5Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 30-45 minutes, or until the mixture is very thick and translucent. It should pull away from the sides of the pan.
6. 6Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and rosewater.
7. 7Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
8. 8In a shallow dish, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch.
9. 9Lift the Turkish Delight out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into small squares.
10. 10Coat each square generously with the powdered sugar mixture.

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