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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These will keep pretty well in a tin or glass jar and make nice holiday treats or gifts. Time does not include leaching the acorns or drying time. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar (or honey) |
1 cup water |
1 cup acorn |
Directions:
1. IF you are using raw acorns you will need to prepare them first. To do so put the acorns into a pot with enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, then drain. Repeat 3 times or till the bitterness is gone (the water should be clear). Once you have leached the nuts, dry them on a cookie sheet in a low oven (about 200°F) for 2 or 3 hours - till the nuts become brittle. Remove from the oven and cool.
2. Mix sugar in water until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil.
3. Dip the prepared acorn meats into boiling syrup.
4. Thoroughly dry them on a greased pan.
5. For variations you can use cinnamon, chili powder, ginger, or other spices. Add this after you dissolve the sugar but before you bring it to a boil.
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