Page 53 - A Literary Holiday Cookbook

Makes 32 pieces

“The Queen let another drop fall from her bottle on to the snow, and instantly there
appeared a round box . . . which, when opened, turned out to contain several pounds of the
best Turkish Delight. Each piece was sweet and light to the very centre and Edmund had
never tasted anything more delicious.” — The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Turkish delight is a dish that fascinates many, but its traditional flavor combinations (like
rose and pistachio) can be daunting to people trying it for the first time. This recipe has a
simple lemon flavor, making it more accessible to those who are new to it. Many Turkish
delight recipes are also quite complicated, requiring hours of simmering and special tools
like candy thermometers. This recipe, however, is Turkish delight made easy! The key lies
in allowing the gelatin to simmer with the sugar mix, instead of adding it later. The result is a
simple, forgiving recipe with few ingredients. The final product is sweet, chewy, and very
soft—a delicious introduction to the food of Narnia!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar
¾ cup cold water

2 packets gelatin (a little under 1½ tablespoons)
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon extract

2 drops yellow food coloring
½ cup powdered sugar

½ cup cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Very generously coat a 10” x 5” metal loaf pan with cooking spray

and flour. Set aside. Gently stir the sugar, cold water, and gelatin in a
medium saucepan until combined. Heat the mixture on medium heat

until the sugar dissolves, stirring regularly. Bring the mixture to a boil,

and then immediately turn the heat down to low (keep a close eye on
it—the mixture will start to foam upward quickly when it starts to boil