YIELD: 30 PIECES
Turkish Delight may be the origin of the jelly bean, with its chewy fruity center being an inspiration for the candy-covered beans. This candy is easy to prepare as long as you have all your equipment and ingredients gathered and ready to go.
Directions
Grease an 8 × 8-inch baking dish.
Have a sheet of cling wrap handy for covering the candy.
In a 2- or 3-quart saucepan, combine all the ingredients for Mix #1 and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 260 °F (or Hard Ball Stage using the Cold Water Method).
While the mixture is heating up to that temperature, move on to the next step.
In a stockpot, whisk together the ingredients for Mix #2 (except for the food coloring and flavoring) until completely smooth and cook over medium- high heat until boiling.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, cook for about 2 minutes, or until very thick.
Remove from the heat.
Once Mix #1 hits 260°F, quickly pour it into the stockpot containing
Mix #2 and stir vigorously but carefully until well combined.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 35 more minutes, stirring often with a silicone spatula, until the mixture is thick and smooth, like whipped honey.
Add the 2 drops of food coloring and ⅛ teaspoon flavoring.
Pour into prepared baking dish and cover immediately with cling wrap.
Let candy firm and cool down to room temperature, for about 30 minutes.
Whisk together cornstarch and confectioners sugar and gently coat the cooled candy square with the sugar mixture on each side.
Use a sharp knife to cut the candy into bite-size squares.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
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Ingredients
MIX #1
3 cups granulated sugar
½ cup agave
½ cup water
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
MIX #2
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2½ cups water
2 drops food coloring, any color
⅛ teaspoon lemon or orange oil, or 1 teaspoon rosewater
½ cup confectioners sugar for dusting
¼ cup cornstarch for dusting
