Gozinaki
HB-1020 · Hand-built original · Georgian
Gozinaki: the Georgian New Year sweet of toasted walnuts in caramelized honey, cut into diamonds. A handful of ingredients, ready in an hour.
GeorgianDessert1 hrServes 10312 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Servings:10quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- (15 3/4 oz) walnuts, coarsely chopped into 3 to 4 pieces each
- (10 1/2 oz) honey, preferably aromatic wildflower or mountain honey
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vegetable oil, for greasing the surface and knife
Method
- Spread the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Keep warm.
- Put the honey and sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens and a drop in cold water firms to a soft ball. Watch it closely so it does not scorch.
- Stir the warm walnuts into the honey until every piece is coated and the mixture holds together.
- Tip it onto a lightly oiled board or parchment-lined tray. With oiled hands or an oiled rolling pin, press or roll it to about ½ in thick.
- While still warm, cut it with an oiled knife into diamonds or squares.
- Leave to cool and harden completely, about 30 minutes, then separate the pieces and store in an airtight container.
Total: 60 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
312 kcalCalories
6.5 gProtein
6.1 gCarbs
31.6 gFat
2.8 gSaturates
2.3 gFibre
0 gSugars
0 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
189 mgPotassium
39 mgCalcium
1 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data