Gozinaki

Gozinaki

გოზინაყი (go-zee-NAH-kee)

Honey-Walnut Brittle

Prep Time 45 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
8
🔥 Calories 288 kcal

Caramelized honey poured over toasted walnuts and pressed flat, then cut into diamond shapes — the traditional Georgian New Year and Christmas sweet.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 6.0g
Carbs 30.0g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

heavy saucepan baking sheet parchment paper sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: decorative plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar optional

Accompaniments: Georgian wine, tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast the roughly chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for five minutes until fragrant and lightly golden throughout.

  2. 2

    Heat the honey and sugar together in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches amber color.

  3. 3

    Continue cooking the honey mixture for about eight minutes until it reaches the hard crack stage and darkens to deep amber.

  4. 4

    Add the toasted walnuts and butter to the hot honey, stir quickly and thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.

  5. 5

    Pour the mixture onto a buttered baking sheet or parchment paper and press flat to about one centimeter thickness using an oiled spatula.

  6. 6

    While still warm, cut into diamond or rectangular shapes with an oiled knife, then let cool completely until hard and brittle.

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Did You Know?

In Georgia, the cracking sound when you bite into gozinaki on New Year's Eve is believed to bring good luck for the coming year.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • heavy saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • sharp knife

Garnishing

powdered sugar optional

Accompaniments

Georgian wine, tea

The Story Behind Gozinaki

Gozinaki is one of Georgia's oldest confections, mentioned in ancient texts and always associated with celebration. The combination of honey and walnuts, two of Georgia's most abundant natural products, makes this sweet a symbol of the land's bounty.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed new year and christmas 📜 Origins: Ancient Georgian

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