Georgian · dessert
Honey-Nut Brittle (Gozinaki)
Honey-Nut Brittle (Gozinaki) reads sweetness 8.3, nutty 6.8 and floral 5.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian dessert, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.3 · Nutty 6.8 · Floral 5.6 · Richness 4.6 · Earthy 3.8 · Bitterness 2.6 · Umami 1.5
What's in it (3)
- 2 cups walnuts, halved
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp sugar
Time & effort: about 55 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 572.1 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 49.1 g fat, 31.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Toast walnuts lightly in a dry pan, then set aside.
- Melt honey with sugar in a heavy saucepan and cook to a hard-crack caramel, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the warm walnuts quickly, then pour onto a wet surface or oiled parchment and spread thin with a wet spatula.
- Cool until firm, then break or cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.