Apple rahat lokum

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. At home, this treat should be stored in a cool place in a container with a lid or covered with a clean cloth (towel), otherwise it will dry out. The sweet has a sticky consistency, similar to marshmallow. Lukum is especially loved by children. The ready dessert can be served at the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Pour 180 milliliters of apple juice into a saucepan, add lemon juice, cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over heat and warm until it reaches 127 degrees Celsius.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Pour the remaining apple juice, cornstarch, and water into a large saucepan, mix well, and place over heat. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Step 3

   After a thick mass forms, remove the pot from the heat and add dry gelatin, mix well.

4. 4

   Step 4

   When the apple-lemon mixture reaches the desired temperature (127 degrees), remove it from the heat and pour it into the saucepan with the gelatin.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Place the pot over low heat and simmer for another 30–45 minutes after boiling; during this time, the mixture will reduce by one-third.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and add food coloring. Grease the mold in which you will make the lokum with vegetable oil, then pour in the resulting mixture and leave it to cool at room temperature.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Grease the knife with vegetable oil and cut the candies after they have set. Roll each piece in powdered sugar, then place them in a container and store covered with plastic wrap.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Can be served.