Turkish Delight in TMX?

[Stephanie]

Hi

I have searched the site and I can't find a turkish delight recipe.  I found a few on the internet that involve lots of stirring and a sugar thermometer (no thanks)!   I did find a microwave recipe that looks quite good, but makes a truckload.  I thought I might halve it and try in the TMX at varoma temp on spoon speed.  Will this be hot enough?    Before I go ahead, does anyone have a TMX recipe or any suggestions? 
Cheers

[judydawn]

Stephanie, I found this on Recipe Community, it is a low sugar Turkish Delight

[Stephanie]

Thanks Judy

I don't believe in fake sugar or low fat (everything in moderation) but I'll try it with real sugar - maybe some rapadura would work ok?    I'll give it a go and report back   

[judydawn]

I'm all for real sugar too Stephanie - you do the conversion and then I'll be able to make Mum some 

[achookwoman]

Stephanie, please let us know how you go.   Turkish Delight is my fav. Sweet.

[cookie1]

I'll second that Stephanie.

[sares]

I just made turkish delight and it worked perfectly! It's an authentic recipe - real sugar, no gelatine. I'll post the recipe tomorrow once i've cut it up and taken some photos

[fundj&e]

hi sares and welcome. i am not a fan of Turkish Delight but a lot of members are, so plaese post your recipe when you have time

pop over to the introduce yourself page and say hi, we all love saying hello  to new members 

[judydawn]

Sares, you are going to be a very popular person when you post this recipe - we are all hanging out for it and with Christmas so close, excellent timing.  Hi and welcome to the forum.

[Cornish Cream]

i am not a fan of Turkish Delight but a lot of members are

I love Turkish Delight so I will eat your share Uni

 A big welcome to the forum sares.You are going to be very popular person when you post your recipe.

[Peleep]

yes.. please do post.... hurry!!!

Phil.

[nazar]

l love that stuff its so yummy
cant wait to see the recipe

[CreamPuff63]

love Turkish Delight...especially if there are chopped pistachios in it  IM EXCITED 

[achookwoman]

Yum, can't wait.

[sares]

Hi Everyone. Thanks so much for the lovely welcome!

Here's the recipe!


Turkish delight (makes about 40 large pieces)

1L water
900g sugar
225g cornstarch (cornflour made from corn)
20mL rosewater (or whatever flavour you like)
10mL lemon juice
6.5g cream of tartar
red or pink food colour

To coat
60g cornstarch
225g pure icing sugar.

In a heavy based saucepan place 250ml water, sugar and lemon juice and heat until the mix reaches soft ball stage (about 115*C). Do not stir.

While this is happening place butterfly attachment into Thermomix bowl and add cornstarch and cream of tartar. Set time to 5 mins, temperature varoma, speed 2 and gradually add in remaining water ensuring no lumps are formed. At the end of this time it should be boiling and a thick paste should have formed (looks like clag!)

Set time to 60 mins, temperature 80, speed 2 and slowly pour in sugar syrup. In the meantime line a 20cm square tin with clingwrap. When the time is almost up (1 minute left) add rosewater and a drop of food colouring.

Quickly pour mixture into tin and smooth as fast as possible. It will set quite quickly. Allow to cool to room temperature then cover with cling film and leave to cool overnight.

Mix together coating ingredients.  Unwrap turkish delight and cut into squares. I found my knife cut through it easily with no sticking but if it starts to stick you can oil your knife. Toss pieces in coating mixture and place in an airtight container lined with greaseproof paper and sprinkled with the coating mixture.