Turkish Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1/3 cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
4 4 tablespoons lemon extract or 4 tablespoons raspberry extract
1/4 cup pistachio nut, chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
food coloring (Use appropriate color to match flavor.)

Preparation

Soften gelatine in cold water.
Add sugar to boiling water.
Bring to boil.
Stir in softened gelatine.
Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Add flavoring and coloring.
Pour into ungreased, 8-inch square pan.
Add nuts.
Stir gently.
Chill.
When firm, invert onto cutting board.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
Roll in confectioners' sugar.
Store in a jar at room temperature.