ReceptnaptárGozinaki (honey-walnut brittle)
Gozinaki is the sweet of the Georgian New Year's Eve and New Year's Day table, made by families in the days before the holiday. All you need is walnuts and honey, and the secret is patience: the honey is cooked until it turns thick and amber. Once cool, it gives you crunchy slices that aren't brittle.
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Method
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- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan or in a 170 °C oven for 8-10 minutes, then chop them roughly.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the honey and sugar to a boil and cook over low heat, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, until it turns a darker amber color.
- Stir in the walnuts and keep stirring and cooking for 5-7 minutes, until the honey is thick and caramel-like and coats the walnuts completely.
- Turn it out onto a board moistened with water or onto baking paper, and quickly flatten it into a 1 cm thick slab with a wet rolling pin or knife.
- While still lukewarm, cut into diamond-shaped pieces, then let it cool completely.
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Tips
- Toast the walnuts thoroughly but don't let them darken: the honey keeps colouring them as it cooks, and overtoasted walnuts turn bitter.
- Hot honey can cause serious burns, so use a long-handled wooden spoon and keep children away from the hob.
- Smooth the mixture out straight away, because it sets quickly as it cools. If the knife sticks, dip it in hot water or brush it with a little oil.
Frequently asked questions
How long does gozinaki keep?
In an airtight tin, layered with baking paper, in a cool place, it stays good for about 2 weeks.
Can I make it with hazelnuts?
Yes, toasted, skinned hazelnuts work well. You can also swap some of the walnuts for almonds; the amount of honey stays the same.
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