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Turkish Delight

Two pounds of granulated sugar, ten ounces of cornstarch, fourteen ounces of powdered sugar, three ounces of strained honey, one quart of water, oil of lemon to flavor. Put the granulated sugar and one pint of the water over the fire to boil; test it frequently in cold water and when a little of it can be rolled in a ball between the thumb and finger, it is ready. In the meantime put the cornstarch in a bowl and mix with it sufficient of the remaining pint of water to form a thick paste; to this add the powdered sugar; then the rest of the water, which has been quickly brought to the boiling point. Stir until this forms a thick starch, then pour in slowly the boiling syrup. When thoroughly mixed, add the honey, oil of lemon and one-quarter of an ounce of powdered tartaric acid. Pour into oiled tins and when cold, cut into squares and pack away, dusting them with powdered sugar.