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Stephanie da Silva's Turkish Delight Collection

Make Stephanie da Silva's Turkish Delight Collection at home with Granulated Sugar, Water, Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin, and Confectioners Sugar. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 4 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring 1/2 cup cold water, 1 cup sugar and the grated rinds of one orange and one lemon to a boil.

2. 2

   When boiling, add 2 tablespoons gelatin dissolved in a little warm water and continue simmering for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from head and stir in 2 tablespoons red currant jelly, 3 tablespoons strained orange juice, 3 tablespoons strained lemon juice and 3 tablespoons strained lime juice and a little green food colouring.

4. 4

   Pour into a shallow, square wet tin, and chill in the refrigertor until set.

5. 5

   When cold and firm, cut into squares using a knife dipped in hot water.

6. 6

   Toss pieces in sifted icing sugar and enjoy.

7. 7

   Dissolve the granulated sugar in half of the water over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add the strips of lemon and orange peel and the juices.

9. 9

   Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the gelatin to the sugar syrup stirring well, and boil for 10 minutes, until the syrup reaches the thread stage.