Caramelized honey poured over toasted walnuts and pressed flat, then cut into diamond shapes — the traditional Georgian New Year and Christmas sweet.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Toast the roughly chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for five minutes until fragrant and lightly golden throughout.
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Heat the honey and sugar together in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches amber color.
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Continue cooking the honey mixture for about eight minutes until it reaches the hard crack stage and darkens to deep amber.
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Add the toasted walnuts and butter to the hot honey, stir quickly and thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
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Pour the mixture onto a buttered baking sheet or parchment paper and press flat to about one centimeter thickness using an oiled spatula.
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While still warm, cut into diamond or rectangular shapes with an oiled knife, then let cool completely until hard and brittle.
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.
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