This crunchy sweet delicacy cannot leave anyone indifferent. This yummy is called kozinak. This is perhaps one of the few sweets that pleases not only with a stunning taste, but also with various useful substances that are found in abundance in seeds and nuts.
Initially, it was customary to make kozinaki only from nuts and honey; these are the ingredients you will need to make homemade Georgian kozinaki. Today, other varieties of this sweet can be found on store shelves, for example, sunflower seed kozinaki. Another delicacy is made from the same seeds - halva.
In general, sunflower seeds are a very familiar product for the Russian consumer, but walnuts in kozinaki are a luxury. Usually, instead of honey, caramel is used in the preparation of "Russian" kozinaki. In fact, kozinaki can be made in different ways: from peanuts, pine nuts, from cereals, with the addition of raisins or chocolate. There is only one condition that is always observed: kozinak is a sweet, dense tile that is so pleasant to crunch. Of course, if you decide to try making homemade kozinaki, then it is logical to start with the Georgian classic recipe.
Traditional Georgian Kozinak
To prepare traditional Georgian kozinaki, you will need:
- 0.5 kg of honey;
- 0.5 kg of walnuts;
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
The walnuts should be thoroughly chopped and then fried, without the need for oil. Now mix honey and sugar in a saucepan, then put it on low heat, do not forget to stir the mixture constantly, this is very important. When the honey comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and let it cool, then start heating again. The future honey syrup should be brought to a boil three times. The last time, do not let it cool down, immediately pour chopped nuts into a saucepan, then cook this "potion" for about ten minutes more.
Then take a clean board and dampen it with cold water. Place the contents of a saucepan on the surface of this board. At this point, you will need a rolling pin; for convenience, it should also be wetted. The future kozinak needs to be quickly rolled out, there is no need to hesitate, otherwise the honey syrup will freeze and you will not succeed. That's all, now you can cut the cooked Georgian kozinak into pieces and serve. Your loved ones will be delighted with such a luxurious sweetness.
Homemade oatmeal kozinaki
If you are looking after your figure and health carefully, then oatmeal kozinaki may be the perfect option for you. Oatmeal contains a lot of fiber, which helps cleanse the body and normalizes metabolic processes.
To make oatmeal kozinaki, you will need:
- 400 g of rolled oats;
- 100 g margarine;
- 200 g of honey
To get started, you need a frying pan, preferably one that has a non-stick coating on it. Put it on low heat and gently melt the margarine, then add honey to it and, stirring slowly, bring to a boil. All grains of honey should dissolve thoroughly, the syrup you have prepared should have the most homogeneous structure. Now start pouring oatmeal into the boiling mass. This should be done as carefully as possible, without ceasing to constantly stir. You want to get your oatmeal in honey syrup to a golden brown color. This will tell you that it is time to remove the pan from the heat.
Well, your oatmeal kozinaki is almost ready. Now, just like in the traditional Georgian recipe, you need to put the resulting mass on the board and roll it out. After the kozinaki has cooled down, you can start drinking tea and just enjoy the taste without worrying too much about extra calories. Kozinaki oatmeal is one of the safest sweets for your figure.
