SoutzoukosAlmond and Grape Must Confection
Soutzoukos is a Cypriot confection made by coating strings of nuts with a thickened grape-must mixture. This small-batch version uses almonds and allows the coating to firm before slicing.
Prep
5h
Cook
25m
Serves
10
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Ingredients
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Nut Strings
- 300gAlmonds
Coating
- 1.2lGrape Must
- 120gCorn Starch
- 15mlRose Water
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Method
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- 01
Thread the almonds closely onto clean food-safe string, leaving enough room at the ends for hanging.
- 02
Whisk a little of the grape must with the corn starch until smooth, then add the remaining grape must.
- 03
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes thick, smooth, and glossy.
- 04
Stir in the rose water.
- 05
Dip each almond string into the coating, lift it out, and let the excess drip away.
- 06
Hang the coated strings to dry slightly, then dip them again until a good layer has formed around the almonds.
- 07
Leave the finished strings hanging in a cool, airy place until the coating is dry and chewy, then slice to serve.
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