Poppy-Seed Candy

* Exported from MasterCook *

POPPY-SEED CANDY

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Jewish Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Poppy seeds
2 c Honey
1/2 c Sugar
2 c Chopped nuts
1/2 ts Powdered ginger

Have the poppy seeds ground for you when you buy them.
If this is not possible, grind them in a food chopper
or pound with a mortar and pestle.

Cook together the honey and sugar until syrupy. Stir
in the poppy seeds and cook until the mixture is
thick, about 20 minutes. Stir frequently. (Drop a
little on a wet surface; if it doesn't run, it is
thick enough.) Stir in the nuts and ginger.

Moisten hands; pat out mixture onot wet board to
thickness of about 1/2 inch. Let cool 5 minutes, then
cut into diamonds or squares with a sharp knife. When
knife sticks, dip into hot water. Cool completely and
lift from board with a spatula.

From: The Art of Jewish Cooking, by Jennie Grossinger
Shared By: Pat Stockett



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