Churchkhela (Walnut-Grape Candy)
Strings of walnuts dipped repeatedly in thickened grape juice and dried into chewy, candle-shaped candy.
Why It Works
Repeated dipping builds up layers of grape-flour coating that dry into a chewy shell. Natural grape sugars provide sweetness while the walnuts add texture and fat.
Key Ingredients
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