Pomegranate Lokum / Turkish Delight

I have tried making Lokum, unsuccessfully, several times this summer. In trying a few different recipes this one seemed the best, though I will try one other that a friends family made when she was a child. Eugene and I sat down Sunday night to make this batch, and I finished it up on Monday afternoon. It came out just as I remember it to be in candy shops, such a lovely texture. The Pomegranate was a terrific choice to flavor it with, and we will most likely try Pineapple and dessicated Coconut in the next batch. Wouldn't it be great to serve Lokum with some fruit and chocolate fondue at a dinner party? I think I must give it a try when I'm done making the pineapple version.

Recipe


4C Sugar
4 1/2C Water(or juice)
2tsp Lemon Juice
1 1/4C Corn Starch
1 tbsp Cream of Tartar
1 1/2 Tbsp Rose Water(for water Version)


*Dissolve Sugar, 1 1/2C Juice, and Lemon
on medium, simmer until it reaches 240
*Combine 1C Corn Starch, Cream of Tartar,
and 3C Juice on med heat until thick
*Mix Juice and Corn Starch batches, and
simmer for 1 hour
*Place in an oiled pan overnight
then cut into squares and roll in
1C Confectioners Sugar with
1/4C Cornstarch