Meyer Lemon Turkish Delight

1. 1

   Soften the gelatin in the cold water.

2. 2

   Combine the sugar, salt and hot water in a saucepan; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Stir in the softened gelatin; turn the heat down and simmer, without stirring, for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and stir in the grated rind and lemon juice, and a little yellow food coloring to tint the mixture, if desired.

5. 5

   Let stand 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Strain the mixture into a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan which has been rinsed with cold water.

7. 7

   Let stand without disturbing until slightly jellied (to prevent filming the sides of the pan); then refrigerate overnight. Loosen around the sides of the pan with a wet spatula.

8. 8

   Slip the spatula down one end and underneath the jellied mixture, then pull it out of the pan with your hands onto a surface liberally dusted with confectioner's sugar.

9. 9

   Cut into 1-inch squares.

10. 10

    Roll in confectioners' sugar to coat. Store in one layer in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

11. 11

    The candies will stay moist for about 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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