ChurchkhelaWalnut and Grape Must Confection
Churchkhela is made by repeatedly coating strings of walnuts in thickened grape must and allowing them to dry. The finished confection is fruity, nutty, and pleasantly chewy.
Prep
72h 30m
Cook
35m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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Nuts
- 250gWalnuts (halved)
Coating
- 800mlGrape Must
- 50gWhite Sugar
- 80gAll-Purpose Flour
- 100mlWater
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Method
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- 01
Thread the walnuts onto clean strings, leaving enough space at one end for hanging.
- 02
Warm the grape must with the white sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- 03
Whisk the all-purpose flour with the water until smooth, then slowly stir it into the grape mixture.
- 04
Cook gently, stirring constantly, until the coating becomes thick, glossy, and able to cling to the walnuts.
- 05
Dip the walnut strings into the coating, lift them out, and let the excess drip away. Repeat once or twice for a thicker layer.
- 06
Hang the candies in a clean, cool, well-ventilated place for 3 to 5 days, until the outside is dry and the center remains pleasantly pliable. Protect them from dust and insects while they dry.
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