ΒΑΘΜΟΣ ΔΥΣΚΟΛΙΑΣ
εύκολο
ΧΡΟΝΟΣ
30'
ΑΤΟΜΑ
4
ΥΛΙΚΑ
- 12 Chios mandarins (peels only)
- 500 g almond meal (blanched, not roasted, almonds)
- 300 g granulated sugar (you can decrease or increase the amount of sugar according to your preference)
- juice of one mandarin
- 100 ml mandarin liqueur or brandy
- cloves for decoration
- granulated sugar for sprinkling
Περιγραφή
Chios is renowned not only fo μαστίχαr its mastic but also for its aromatic tangerines. Among the finest Chian treats are the well-known “mandarinakia”, that is, raw almond sweets made with fresh μανταρίνια Χίου tangerines, whose lively fragrance is tantalizing.
Εκτέλεση
Wash and peel the mandarins and soak their peels overnight in water. The next day, boil the peels in fresh water for 30 minutes. Strain and, if they have not softened, boil them again until they are tender. Strain and squeeze well to remove the liquids. Purée the peels in the blender, adding the mandarin juice, and transfer them to a saucepan. Add the sugar and stir continuously over medium heat until all the liquid has evaporated. Add the ground almonds and stir until the mixture is homogeneous and the almond meal has cooked a little. Let the mixture cool and, using a teaspoon, take a small amount and shape into small balls. Moisten your hands while shaping with the liqueur or the brandy. When you have finished, roll them in granulated sugar, stick a little clove in each one and place them in paper candy cups. Store them uncovered in a cool place or in the refrigerator.