Turkish Paste

From a
1932
Book
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2 Tbsp. Gelatin
1/2 pt. Cold Water
1 lb. Sugar XXXX
1 grated Orange Rind
1 gill, (=1/2 c.) Orange Juice
2 tsp. Lemon Juice
some Confectioners Sugar
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Sprinkle Gelatin into 1/2 of the Water,
then cover and let stand 2 hours.
Bring the remainder of the Water
and Sugar to boiling point,
add Gelatin,
bring to boiling point again
and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from fire,
add Grated Rind of 1 Orange,
stir in Orange Juice,
and Lemon Juice.
Pour into a cold pan
and set in a cool place to harden.
Cut in cubes
and roll in sifted Confectioners Sugar.
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