Loukoumi

Name: Loukoumi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 cups granulated sugar; 1.5 cups water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup cornstarch; 1/2 tsp cream of tartar; 2 cups water; 1 tbsp rose water; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Delicate and chewy confection scented with floral rose water and lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

65 minMediumServes 1690 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups granulated sugar
1.5 cups water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 cups water
1 tbsp rose water
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups granulated sugar, 1.5 cups water, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a saucepan, bringing to a boil until reaching 240 degrees F.
2

In a second saucepan, whisk 1 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, and 2 cups water over medium heat until a thick gel forms.
3

Slowly pour the hot syrup into the cornstarch gel while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
4

Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, until pale amber and gelatinous.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp rose water.
6

Pour into a parchment-lined dish, cool for 4 hours, cut into cubes, and dust with 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar.

Questions

How long does Loukoumi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Loukoumi?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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