Rahat Al-holqum

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons rose water or 1/2 teaspoon rose food flavoring or 1/4 cup fruit juice (apple is nice) or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon orange extract or 1 tablespoon creme de menthe
• red food coloring (looks nicer with it) (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios (add along with your choice from above) (optional) or 1/2 cup almonds (add along with your choice from above) (optional)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar or 1 cup granulated sugar (1 c equals 250 ml) or 1 cup desiccated coconut, for dusting (1 c equals 250 ml)

Recipe

• 1 combine sugar, 1 c water, cream of tartar, and flavoring(s) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 2 in a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with remaining water, mix completely, and slowly stir into sugar mixture.
• 3 boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture reaches "firm-ball stage," or 248 f (120c) on a candy thermometer.
• 4 apply non-stick cooking spray to a form (ice cube trays will do nicely) or an 8x8 pan.
• 5 pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set. when cool, release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut.
• 6 store at room temperature in airtight container.