Italian Honey Clusters Recipes

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STRUFOLI I



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Italian cookie also known as honey clusters. My family has made these every Christmas for years. We make several batches and like to use a little extra chocolate. Walnuts or pine nuts also work in place of almonds. If the batter is to sticky add a little extra flour. Good luck.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
16 ounces honey
½ vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 (1.75 ounce) package multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Place eggs in bowl and beat until they have tripled in volume. Add flour gradually until well blended (do not use all the flour). The dough should remain slightly sticky.
  • Transfer to floured board. Cut off a piece at a time. Using a little flour, if needed, roll between your hands to form pencil shapes.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Place each on floured cloth. In a large pan on top of the stove, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep-fry pieces about 1/2 cup at a time, turning constantly until golden. Drain and set aside. (Note: after several batches, dough begins to turn brown quickly. This means it is time to change the oil)
  • In large pan, bring honey to boil with vanilla bean. Discard bean. Place deep-fried pieces into hot honey and toss until all are coated. Cool and stir in chocolate, nuts, and multi-colored jimmies. Place on plate, shaping firmly into tall cone. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9 calories, Carbohydrate 90.8 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 39.7 mg, Sugar 59.4 g

STRUFFOLI O CICERCHIATA (ITALIAN HONEY DOUGH BALLS)



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This traditional Italian sweet has different names in different regions: Struffoli in Naples area, which are among the most popular Christmas sweets; Cicerchiata in Abruzzi region, where you cannot miss them during Carnival time. The concept is simple: fried sweet dough balls, coated in caramelized honey. Tasty and long lasting, as you can make them at the beginning of the holiday season and offer them to friends and relatives coming over for holiday wishes. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Garnish with candied orange or lemon peel if desired.

Provided by lacucinadinadia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 57m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
5 ½ tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg yolk
½ lemon, zested
½ teaspoon rum extract
1 pinch salt
1 ½ (12 ounce) jars honey
vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup sugar sprinkles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix flour, eggs, butter, sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, rum extract, and salt together in a large bowl to create a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a thin log the width of your pinky finger, about 1/4 inch. Cut log into small pieces; roll into balls. Dust with flour to prevent from sticking.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Place a few balls of dough in a sieve to shake off excess flour. Cook in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
  • Pour honey into a saucepan over low heat. Cook until a small amount of honey dropped into cold water forms a soft ball. Add fried balls of dough to the hot honey; stir gently with a wooden spoon until coated.
  • Rinse a serving plate and shake off the water. Pile dough balls onto the serving plate in the shape of a dome or ring using damp hands or a damp wooden spoon. Garnish with sugar sprinkles. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.7 calories, Carbohydrate 110.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 94 mg, Sugar 65.4 g

ITALIAN HONEY CLUSTERS



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My mother made these treats flavored with cinnamon and anise for neighbors, teachers and anyone who stopped by. Make sure the honey doesn't boil longer than a minute or it could burn.-Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon aniseed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Nonpareils, optional

Steps:

  • Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, aniseseed and salt. Stir in eggs and milk. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Shape into a disk; wrap and let stand 1 hour., Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. pieces. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry pieces, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place dough pieces in a large heatproof bowl and keep warm in a 200° oven., In a large heavy saucepan, combine honey and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and drizzle over dough pieces. Stir to coat. Immediately spoon into prepared cups. Sprinkle with pine nuts and, if desired, nonpareils.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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