Nuts with honey
Description
Nuts with honey make a delicious and healthy addition that, when properly prepared, provides the body with balanced nutrition from active and beneficial substances. You can use any kind of nuts, but the classic version remains walnut. Raisins, dried apricots, prunes, and pitted dried cherries can also be added to the nuts. A mixture of honey and walnuts, enhanced with lemon, becomes even more nutritious, increasing its health benefits. In addition to its benefits, lemon adds a pleasant tangy note to the honey mixture's flavor. Ginger also pairs exceptionally well with honey and nuts when added to the classic recipe.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare shelled walnuts, cherries, raisins, and half a lemon. You will also need two sterile jars with a capacity of 150 ml.
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Step 2
Place walnuts in a clean and dry frying pan.
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Step 3
Wash the cherries and raisins thoroughly under running water. Then place them on a cotton towel and dry to remove moisture.
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Step 4
Add the dried fruits to the nuts and dry them in a skillet. I fried them over low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
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Step 5
If the honey has crystallized (like mine), you need to melt it. I put it in the microwave for a minute. It shouldn't get too hot or boil—just melt!
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Step 6
Fill the jars with nuts, do not pack them tightly, so there is room for honey.
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Step 7
Combine honey with lemon juice and mix well. Pour the lemon-honey mixture over the nuts slowly, adding one tablespoon at a time, allowing the honey to distribute and fill all the gaps. The honey should completely cover the nuts—this is important for storage. Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for one week.
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Step 8
Done.