Loukoumia (Greek Version Of Turkish Delight)

Step 1: Slightly dampen two 7-inch square pans with water.

Step 2: Place sugar and all but 4 tablespoons of the water in a heavy saucepan. Heat gently, low heat and stir occasionally until all the sugar has been dissolved.

Step 3: Blend the gelatin and rest of water in a small bowl. Put the bowl in a small pan and heat gently, low heat, stirring often until all the gelatin has been dissolved.

Step 4: Bring the sugar syrup to boiling and keep boiling for about 8 to 10 minutes until the syrup registers 260ºF on a sugar thermometer.

Step 5: Stir cream of tarter into gelatin mixture, then pour into the boiling syrup. Stir until it is well blended, then remove from heat.

Step 6: Add the rose water and the 2 drops of red food coloring (more drops if you want deeper color). Pour the mixture into the dampened pans and let sit for several hours or even overnight.

Step 7: Dust a sheet of waxed paper with some of the confectioners sugar and cornstarch. Dip the base of the pan in hot water, invert on the sugared waxed paper. Cut into 1 inch squares using an oiled knife. Store in an airtight container.