Best 4 Loz Almond Sweetmeats Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of India, where the sweetmeats known as Loz beckon with their irresistible charm. These delightful almond-based treats, also known as Badam ki Loz, are a cherished part of the country's rich confectionery heritage. Originating from the bustling city of Hyderabad, Loz carries the essence of this vibrant region, promising an explosion of flavors and textures.
Our culinary guide presents a selection of carefully curated Loz recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic delicacy. From the traditional Loz recipe that captures the authentic taste of Hyderabad to innovative variations like the Chocolate Loz and the Orange-flavored Loz, our collection caters to every palate. Whether you prefer the classic almond filling or are intrigued by the tantalizing flavors of rose, saffron, or cardamom, our recipes have you covered.
Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Loz recipes, perfect for special occasions or as a delightful everyday treat. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips and tricks, we'll guide you through the process of creating these delectable almond sweetmeats, ensuring success every time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
LOZ (ALMOND SWEETMEATS)
These delicious, low-fat Middle Eastern almond sweetmeats are from 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking', and have been posted for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. The "resting" time for the paste has not been included in the preparation time below.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 40 Loz
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the finely chopped pistachio nuts and caster sugar, and set aside.
- Combine the ground almonds and icing sugar with enough orange-blossom water to form a stiff paste.
- Knead until smooth and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Shape the paste into small balls the size of a walnut, and using a teaspoon handle, make a small hole in each ball and fill it with the combined pistachio nuts and caster sugar; close the hole over the filling and reshape to a round shape.
- Roll the balls in icing sugar and place in small paper cups or on a serving plate. Decorate the top of each ball with a peeled pistachio nut.
- Serve with coffee.
- Note: To peel pistachio nuts, simmer for 3 minutes, drain and slip off skins; dry on a paper towel before use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7, Protein 2.4
FESTIVE SUGAR PLUMS - OLD FASHIONED SWEETMEATS
I love the Nutcracker Ballet and the music that accompanies it, especially the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies! These fabulous little festive sweetmeats are based on a recipe that I adapted from Delia Smith's latest and BRILLIANT cookbook, "Happy Christmas". I have made these TWICE already - as a pre-Christmas dummy run, and they are SO easy as well as being extremely delicious! Sugar plums are mentioned in all forms of literature; most famously in "The Night Before Christmas"............"The children were nestled, all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads". However, they are a VERY old kind of sweet/candy, and I have traced some recipes right back to the Middle Ages in one guise or another, usually with minced meat hence "sweet meat". This recipe can be made as a boozy after dinner adult treat, or with orange juice so the children can dream of them dancing in their heads! NB: These are great fun to make with the children, as they are easy as well as being "no-cook". If you plan to make them for gifts or to sell, pack them into attractive cellophane bags, glass jars or boxes and add a pretty ribbon as well as a label of ingredients and storage details. This recipe is part of my Old Fashioned Sweet Shop collection of recipes, sweets, candies, fudges, sugar plums and chocolates!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Candy
Time 5m
Yield 12 Sugar Plums, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put all of the dried fruit, ground almonds and glace ginger into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the grated orange zest and mix well. Then add the brandy or orange juice and pulse briefly until the mixture comes together.
- Mix the sugar and mixed spice together.
- Divide the sugar plum fruit mixture into 12 pieces and then roll into small balls, before rolling them in the spiced sugar to coat them all thoroughly.
- Cut the pistachios into slivers and cut the cherries into quarters, then push the pistachio slivers and cherry pieces into the top of the sugar plums, to imitate leaves and berries.
- Place them into small paper cases if you wish and store them in an airtight tin for up to 4 weeks if made with brandy, or up to 2 weeks in the fridge if made with orange juice.
- You may be able to perform the Nutcracker ballet now - or not!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6
MAKROUT A LOUZ - ALGERIAN ALMOND CAKES
Delicious little diamonds of tangy almond delight! Easy to make and very much appreciated by all. Perfect for Eid celebrations or any special (or not so special!) ocassion. I also make these using a mix of desiccated coconut & ground almonds - 150g ground almonds + 200g desiccated coconut. You can freeze these and then put the syrup and icing sugar on later. I like to make a few things in advance so I'm not cooking 24/7 just before Eid etc.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 30-35 diamond shape cakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well - traditionally with your hand.
- Dust work top with a little cornflour, seperate the dough into 1/4's and then roll mixture into a sausage shape - approximately the thickness of a frankfurter or average thumb!
- Cut the sausage into 3cm pieces. Do this at an angle to create lozange or diamond shapes.
- Bake on middle shelf at approx 170°C until set but still pale in colour. THEY SHOULD NOT BE golden.
- When cooled slightly, drop one by one into the syrup. Hold on a fork and allow excess to dribble off before slowly dropping into the sugar.
- Re-dip with sugar 5 mins later and pop into paper cases.
- For the syrup you can make it easily by putting 2 cups of water, a halved lime and 1 cup of sugar in a pan and boiling for 10 minutes. It needs to be nice and light - just enough to hold the icing sugar on.
SWEETMEATS
Make and share this Sweetmeats recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 30 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat oven to 350*.
- Grease a 9x12 inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and brown sugar together.
- Add flour and mix well.
- Pat mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Topping: Mix sugar and eggs.
- Add flour; stir well.
- Fold in walnuts and coconut.
- Pour topping onto crust.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until topping is set.
- Cool in pan and cut into squares.
- Makes 30 squares.
Tips and Conclusion
Tips:
- To make sure your almond sweetmeats are perfectly cooked, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they are done. Don't overcook them, or they will become dry and crumbly.
- If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor or high-powered blender until they are finely ground.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger batch of almond sweetmeats.
- Store almond sweetmeats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Almond sweetmeats are a delicious and versatile treat. They can be enjoyed on their own, or used as an ingredient in other desserts, such as cakes, cookies, and pies.
Conclusion:
Almond sweetmeats are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover egg whites, and they make a beautiful and festive addition to any dessert table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious almond sweetmeats that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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