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Gozinaki – Georgian Honey Walnut Candy

Ingredients:

Walnuts

500 Grams

Honey

250 Grams

Sugar

1 Tablespoons

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👉 Gozinaki is a traditional Georgian New Year candy made from just walnuts and honey. Toasted walnuts are cooked in boiling honey and cut into diamond shapes – crunchy, sweet and full of festive tradition.

🇬🇪 What Is Gozinaki?

Gozinaki (გოზინაყი) has been made for New Year and Christmas in Georgia for centuries. It is believed to bring sweetness and prosperity for the year ahead. Families usually cut it into diamonds (rhombuses) and serve it on 31 December.

🍳 How to Make Gozinaki

1. Toast the walnuts. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan or oven at 180°C for 5–7 minutes, then chop them coarsely

2. Boil the honey. Bring the honey and sugar to the boil in a heavy pan and simmer for 3–4 minutes

3. Add the nuts. Add the walnuts and cook over low heat for 7–10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture darkens and becomes sticky

4. Spread. Pour onto a wet wooden board or a sheet of parchment and flatten to about 1–1.5 cm with a wet spatula

5. Cut. While still warm, cut into diamond shapes and let cool completely

😋 Why You’ll Love Gozinaki

It needs only two ingredients, takes 30 minutes and makes a beautiful homemade gift or holiday treat.

💡 Tips for the Best Gozinaki

Use a dark, aromatic honey for the best flavor.
Stir constantly so the honey doesn’t burn.
Wet your board and knife to stop sticking.
Cut while warm – it hardens as it cools.

🍽️ How to Serve Gozinaki

Serve at room temperature with tea or as part of a New Year dessert table. Store in an airtight box for up to 2 weeks.

❓ Gozinaki FAQ

When is gozinaki eaten?
Traditionally on New Year’s Eve and Christmas in Georgia.

Can I use other nuts?
Hazelnuts or almonds work, but walnut is the classic.

👉 Learn more about Georgian cuisine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_cuisine

More Georgian recipes on my website:
👉 https://cuisinesguide.com/recipe-cuisine/georgian-cuisine/
👉 Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
👉 Chicken Shkmeruli – Georgian Garlic Chicken

Footnotes:

Photo: Gozinaki with walnuts by Georgian Recipes at Georgia About, Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 3.0. Cropped and color-adjusted by Cuisines Guide.