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In a medium saucepan, mix honey and sugar together. To that, add cream and grated
chocolate. Mix well. Place this mixture over low heat and cook slowly, stirring until no
grains of sugar can be felt. Then, increase the heat and cook until a few drops form a
medium-firm ball when dropped into cold water.
Remove from the heat, add salt and vanilla, and beat until very thick and the mixture
loses its shiny gloss. This step takes about 20 minutes, so plan accordingly. Add the nuts
just before pouring the mixture into an 8″ (20.3 cm) square buttered pan. When cool
and solid, cut into squares.
JUST FOR FUN
Bar-Le-Duc Preserves
Read this, and try it at least once.
These preserves are believed to be the finest of their kind, and have hitherto been
imported at extravagant prices. Other fruits besides currants may be treated in this way,
because honey is a preservative. These preserves do not need to be kept absolutely air-
tight.
Take selected large red or white currants. One by one, carefully make an incision in
the skin ¼″ (0.6 cm) deep with tiny embroidery scissors. Through this slit remove the
seeds with the aid of a sharp needle, preserving the shape of the fruit. Heat honey (use
the same amount as the weight of the currants). When warm, add the currants. Let it
simmer 1 to 2 minutes, and then seal in jelly jars. The currants retain their shape, are a
beautiful color, and melt in the mouth. Care should be exercised not to scorch the honey.
Herbal Honey
You can add fresh herb or floral flavors to honey by infusing it with essential oils and
flavorings from herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Attractive flowers, such
as lavender, can be added to individual jars for selling or as gifts.
Herbs and Spices:
