Georgian Churchkhela Walnut Grape Candles
Walnut strings dipped in thickened grape juice, dried into chewy candy.
⏱ 60 min · 🍽 8 servings · by Naturalition
Ingredients
- •2 cups Grape juice
- •1/3 cup Flour
- •1/4 cup Sugar
- •40 Walnut halves
- •1 length Food-safe thread and needle
Method
1. Thread walnut halves tightly onto strong thread, leaving a loop at the top.
2. Whisk flour with a little juice, then simmer with the remaining juice and sugar, stirring, until as thick as pudding.
3. Dip each string 2 to 3 times, letting the coating set between dips.
4. Hang to dry 5 to 7 days in a cool, airy spot.
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Who should be careful
General food information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, on medication or managing a health condition. Contains tree nuts and wheat gluten. Needs several days of drying. Thread is not edible; remove before eating.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have a condition, allergy or take medication.
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