Gozinaki (Georgian Caramelized Walnut Candy) Recipe

Name: Gozinaki (Georgian Caramelized Walnut Candy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Gozinaki; 3 1/2 cups shelled walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; 12 to 14 dried apricots, each cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon good dark rum; 1 teaspoon pure almond extract; 2/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses (I used my homemade); Pomegranate arils for garnish; Chocolate Ganache layer (makes 1 cup); 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

Servings: persons

For the Gozinaki
3 1/2 cups shelled walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
12 to 14 dried apricots, each cut in 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon good dark rum
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup pomegranate molasses (I used my homemade)
Pomegranate arils for garnish
Chocolate Ganache layer (makes 1 cup)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

1
Place apricot pieces in a small bowl. Add rum and almond extract, and mix well to coat each piece. Set aside.
2
Toast walnuts lightly at 350u00b0 F for 10 minutes; then chop them coarsely. In a deep saucepan, bring the honey and pomegranate molasses to a boil. Stir in the nuts and apricot pieces. Cook while stirring over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mixture is thick. Be careful not to burn it.
3
Pour the mixture out onto a moistened wooden board or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Using a spatula, spread the mixture into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Let stand until hardened.
4
Place chocolate and espresso powder in a medium bowl. In a saucepan, bring cream to a simmer. Pour over chocolate; whisk gently until smooth. Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over the hardened gozinaki and, using an offset spatula, evenly spread all over the top and cool.
5
Chill in refrigerator for a couple of hours or until ready to serve. To serve, cut into 2-inch diamonds. Arrange on a platter with the chocolate layer in the bottom, garnish with pomegranate arils, serve and enjoy.
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Note: For the Homemade Pomegranate Molasses recipe go to http://food52.com/recipes/19909

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Gozinaki, 3 1/2 cups shelled walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, 12 to 14 dried apricots, each cut in 1/4-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon good dark rum, and more.

Yes, Gozinaki (Georgian Caramelized Walnut Candy) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gozinaki (Georgian Caramelized Walnut Candy)

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