Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | Cornstarch |
| 1 cup | Water |
| ½ teaspoon | Cream of tartar |
| 1 tablespoon | Flavoring * |
| \N \N | Food coloring ** |
| ½ cup | Toasted nuts, chopped *** |
| \N \N | Confectioners' sugar |
* Flavorings: rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or lemon. ** Food coloring: red, yellow, green or orange (depending on flavoring used) *** Nuts: almonds or pistachios Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5 minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts.
Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar. Store in plastic bag.
From: The Complete Greek Cookbook, by Theresa Karas Yianilos, Avenel Books, New York.