STUFFED CARAMEL WALNUTS FROM CLEOPATRA
Cleopatra (69 a.C - 30 a.C), the Egyptian queen of legendary beauty, was famous for her amatorial charms that rendered her irresistible to the men who met her. She had a child with Caesar, Cesarione, then, after Caesar's assassination she fell in love with Anthony causing much jealousy amongst the Roman Senators many of whom accused her of being a witch. Anthony, stabbed by Octavius, dies in her arms and Cleopatra, realising her end was near lets herself be poisoned by an asp. This recipe has been deciphered from a hieroglyphic. These sweets were served at wedding banquets and given their high energy value, we imagine that Cleopatra offered them to her lovers to restore their spirits.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 15 candies, 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the almond flour (milled almonds, grind your own in a food processor or blender if you like) with the sugar and enough orange essence to form a paste.
- Place a little of this paste between two walnut halves and press.
- Melt the sugar in a pan with a few drops of water and when it starts to turn to caramel, remove it from the heat source and dip the nuts inside to coat them with caramel.
- Set them out on grease proof paper to dry.
- Note: for an easy shortcut you can use store bought marzipan or almond paste and simply knead the orange extract into that instead of preparing your own from alond flour in step 1; then proceede with the rest of the recipe as written.
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ssebagala ronald
[email protected]These walnuts were a little too hard for my taste. I would recommend roasting them for a little less time next time.
Ferdha Mollik
[email protected]The caramel was a little too runny for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a little longer next time.
Michael Murphy
[email protected]These walnuts are a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Takashi Shirogane
[email protected]I found that the caramel was a little too thick for my taste. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Jasbir Nicholas (Jazz,)
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it. The walnuts are so delicious and they are perfect for a special occasion.
deadfish96
[email protected]I added a little bit of cinnamon to the caramel and it gave it a really nice flavor.
Sam Filoialii
[email protected]These walnuts are so delicious! The caramel is perfectly smooth and creamy and the walnuts are perfectly roasted.
Rosa Ceribo
[email protected]I've made these walnuts several times now and they are always perfect. They are the perfect snack or addition to a dessert platter.
malka bukhari83
[email protected]These caramel walnuts are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love that they are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.
Alan Leonard
[email protected]I made these walnuts for a holiday gift exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Md Indonasia
[email protected]These stuffed caramel walnuts were so easy to make and they were a hit at my party! Definitely a keeper recipe.
Mohamed Aadhil
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The walnuts turned out perfectly coated in caramel and the combination of the walnuts, caramel, and salt was heavenly.