Equipment:
4 qt. microwave safe glass bowl - such as Pyrex
Whisk
8x8 pan or standard loaf pan
Two pot holders
Knife or scissors

Make the candy:
2 1/2 cups of cold water
3/4 cup cornstarch, plus 1/2 cup for dusting candy squares
3 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tbsp. pure lemon extract
2 drops red or pink liquid food coloring
Cooking spray, or cooking oil (light taste, like canola) for greasing pan
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Ground pistachios *optional