How To Make Llokume At Home!

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia reduces calories while honey offers a natural sweetness.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: tapioca starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while tapioca is often more affordable.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide a nut-free option, while dried fruit adds sweetness.

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add cornstarch and lemon juice, whisking continuously until mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in rose water and food coloring until well combined.

Pour mixture into a greased dish, spreading evenly, and let it cool at room temperature for several hours or overnight.

Once set, dust the top with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Cut into small cubes and dust all sides with more powdered sugar before serving.

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