Pasteli Me Fistikia(Pistachio & Honey Candy)

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PASTELI ME FISTIKIA (PISTACHIO & HONEY CANDY)

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Serving Size : 50 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Karen Mintzias
1 lb Fresh, unsalted pistachios
1 1/4 c Sugar
1 c Honey
1 1/2 c Water
Butter or oil

Peel and place pistachios on a baking sheet, the
put in a slow oven (250 F) to roast for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cut into quarters.

Meanwhile combine the sugar, honey, and water in a
heavy pan, and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
Lower the heat and boil to the very firm stage (250 to
256 degrees), toss in the pistachio nuts and stir,
then remove from the heat. Butter or oil a marble
slab, jelly roll, or any aluminum pan and quickly
spread the candy using a spatula or knife. Allow to
cool, the cut into squares and store in covered
containers.

Author's note: A Greek pastry chef told me that
glucose and honey are usually used for this excellent
treat.

From: "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras
Chantiles. Avenel Books, New York.

Typed for you by Karen Mintzias



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