Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2/3 cup corn flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon rose water
  • 3 drops pink food coloring, or as desired
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Method

  • Combine water, white sugar, and gelatin in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 7 minutes. Stir sugar mixture and cook in microwave for 7 minutes more.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, corn flour, and cream of tartar together in a bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Heat mixture in microwave on high for 6 minutes more. Stir rose water and food coloring into mixture.
  • Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish. Pour mixture into the greased dish; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut Turkish delight into small squares using a wet knife.
  • Place 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Roll Turkish delight in the confectioners' sugar until evenly coated. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.