Rahat Al-Holqum

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon orange extract or 1 tablespoon creme de menthe
• red food coloring looks nicer with it
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios add along with your choice from above or 1/2 cup almonds add along with your choice from above
• 1 cup granulated sugar 1 c equals 250 ml or 1 cup desiccated coconut for dusting 1 c equals 250 ml

Steps:

• Combine sugar
• 1 c water
• cream of tartar
• and flavorings in a small saucepan and bring to a boil
• In a separate bowl
• combine cornstarch with remaining water
• mix completely
• and slowly stir into sugar mixture
• Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes
• until the mixture reaches Firm-ball stage
• or 248 F 120C on a candy thermometer
• Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form ice cube trays will do nicely or an 8x8 pan
• 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
• Store at room temperature in airtight container