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Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)

Posted on 2011-03-07
Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)
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Persian Almond Candy also known as Sohan Asali made with honey, almonds, sugar, and saffron. Sohan Asali is one of the most delicious and popular Iranian sweets for Persian New Year.

For another delicious Persian treat, try this Sohan Konjedi made with sesame seeds and honey. I bet you love it!

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Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)

Yield: Serves 5

Ingredients:
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons thick honey
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 150 g unsalted almonds, slivered
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground saffron
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons boiling water
  • slivered pistachios for garnish
Instructions:

Dissolve ground saffron in 3 tablespoons of boiling water and set aside (click for How to Use Saffron).

Place sugar, honey and oil in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar melts and turns golden, stirring occasionally (avoid too much stirring).

Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)

Add almonds, stir gently and continue cooking while stirring occasionally until almonds also turn golden (do not let it darken too much).

Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)

Add saffron and stir gently (be careful not to burn it).

Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)

Drop a small amount of the mixture on a greased aluminum foil or on a parchment paper. If it quickly solidifies, turn the heat to low.

Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the mixture on the greased aluminum foil (or parchment paper), make sure to leave enough space between them. Garnish with slivered pistachios.

Sohan Asali (Persian Almond Candy)

Allow to cool. Then separate the candies from the aluminum foil using a knife. Store covered in the fridge.

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Comments

Posted by Sam on 2012-10-07
Enjoyed it.
Posted by tahereh on 2012-08-08
perfect
Posted by zma on 2011-09-02
it was useful
Posted by Afi on 2011-03-08
I love sohan asali very much.
Posted by Beni on 2011-03-07
Looks yummy, I'll try it...
Posted by Anonymous on 2011-03-07
looks good
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