Rose Water Gelees

This recipe is a lighter, more delicate version of an ancient traditional candy, called lokum or Turkish delight. It's easy to make, keeps well and offers a haunting flavor that makes it an instant favorite. Great for gift giving!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 30 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 drops red food coloring
• 2 ⅓ cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste
• 1 ⅔ cups cold water, divided
• 7 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons rose water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease an 8-inch square pan with vegetable oil.

Step 2

Place 2/3 cup water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine remaining 1 cup water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil syrup, covered, for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Uncover saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the side; continue cooking syrup until the temperature reaches 238 degrees F (114 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture carefully until completely dissolved. Mix in rose water and red food coloring.

Step 5

Pour syrup into the greased pan. Let stand at room temperature until gelled, about 4 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and chill, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 6

Cut gelled mixture into 1-inch squares. Dust with cornstarch.