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Lookoom
Turkish Delight Sweets Stovetop
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| There are actually many types and flavors of Lokoom. Some are flavored with orange or rose water | |
| Ingredients | |
| 8 cups | sugar |
| 8 cups | water |
| 1/2 cup | cornstarch |
| 3 or 4 drops | oil of bergamont |
| 3 Tablespoons | lemon juice |
| 1 cup | chopped pistachio nuts (optional) |
Preparation
- Heat water.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch and dissolve in heated water.
- Cook over low heat until thickened, approximately 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add oil of bergamont during last 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice and nuts.
- Pour into greased shallow pan and allow to cool overnight.
- Cut into square or diamond shaped pieces with oiled knife.
- Dip in powdered sugar.