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Albanian Llokume
P r 4-5 persona duhen:
2 c Sugar
1/2 c cornstarch
1 1/2 c water
1/2 ts cream of tartar
2 tb rosewater OR one of the following to taste:
- 1/2 ts rose food flavoring
- 1/4 c fruit juice
- 1 tb vanilla extract
- 1 tb orange extract
- 1 tb creme de menthe liqueur
food coloring (optional)
1/2 c chopped toasted pistachios or almonds (optional)
confectioner's sugar, granulated sugar, or desiccated coconut for dusting
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P rgatitja:
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 2030 minutes, until the mixture reaches "Firm-ball stage," or 248 °F (120 °C) on a candy thermometer.
4-Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form (ice cube trays will do nicely, though not plastic ones), shallow pie pan, or jelly-roll pan.
5-Pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set.
6-When cool, release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut.
7-Store at room temperature in airtight container.
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