700 g Almonds peeled and grained (without skins)
700 g Honey
1 tbsp Powdered mix of cinnamon and cloves
Powdered sugar (alternatively, use powdered cinnamon or cocoa powder)
Cloves (optional)
1
Place in a pot the almonds, honey and the mix of cinnamon and cloves.
2
Stir the ingredients in medium heat, until a liquid mixture is formed.
3
Remove from the heat, let it cool down a little, and then pour it on a clean surface. Cut the mixture in equal parts and shape the dough in a pear like form.
4
Sprinkle the pears with powder sugar. Alternatively, use powdered cinnamon or cocoa powder.
5
Place the pears in a tray and leave them to cool down and become firm, for at least 10 hours.
6
As a decorative option, for the stem of the pears, you can place cloves at the top.
Recipe Credits:
Recipe by chef Mr. Konstantinos Mouzakis
President of the "Acropolis" Chef's Club of Attica
www.chefsclubofattica.com
Ingredients
700 g Almonds peeled and grained (without skins)
700 g Honey
1 tbsp Powdered mix of cinnamon and cloves
Powdered sugar (alternatively, use powdered cinnamon or cocoa powder)
Cloves (optional)
Directions
1
Place in a pot the almonds, honey and the mix of cinnamon and cloves.
2
Stir the ingredients in medium heat, until a liquid mixture is formed.
3
Remove from the heat, let it cool down a little, and then pour it on a clean surface. Cut the mixture in equal parts and shape the dough in a pear like form.
4
Sprinkle the pears with powder sugar. Alternatively, use powdered cinnamon or cocoa powder.
5
Place the pears in a tray and leave them to cool down and become firm, for at least 10 hours.
6
As a decorative option, for the stem of the pears, you can place cloves at the top.
