Lakrits
Lakrits is a traditional Scandinavian candy, crunchy and sweet, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200 gr of sugar
- 50 gr of honey
- 100 ml of water
- 100 gr of zucchini
- 100 gr of pulled sugar
- 100 gr of sesame seeds
- 100 gr of chocolate
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Method
- In a pan, mix the sugar, honey, and water over medium heat until the mixture fully dissolves.
- Add the zucchini pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sesame seeds and stir well.
- Turn off the heat and add the chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until the chocolate is melted.
- Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then shape the lakrits into desired forms.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
The story
Lakrits has ancient roots in Swedish culture, where it was a specialty prepared during Christmas to share with the family.
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