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Kavanot: cookbook-pesach

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Chop in food processor (do not puree):

3 pounds apples
2 cups walnuts

Mix in:

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup silan (date honey)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp cinnamon


Almond butter

Puree in food processor for 20 minutes, scraping down sides every few minutes (It only turns smooth in the last few minutes):

2 cups almonds (raw; no need to peel the papery coating)
1/4 tsp salt

Add with motor running:

1/2 cup neutral oil
1/4 cup brown sugar

**Optionally, roast the almonds at 350 for 12 minutes first


Almond streussel

Puree in food processor for 15 minutes, scraping down sides every few minutes; it will almost be almond buttery:

2 cups raw almonds

Add:

2 tablespoons neutral oil
14 cup silan<br> 1/4 cup brown sugar

Continue to process until it forms coarse crumbs.


Almond milk

Cover with water

2 cups raw almonds

Soak overnight, then drain and rinse. No need to remove papery coating.

Process in food processor with:

4 cups water

Process for 4 minutes.

Strain through cheesecloth and squeeze as much milk out as you can.


Simple syrup

Mix in 2 quart pot:

2 cups water
2 cups sugar

bring to a boil and stir until dissolved.

Refrigerate.


Chocolate liqueur

Bring to a boil in a 2 qt pot:

1 cup water

Add:

14 cup cocoa<br> 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Puree with handheld blender until smooth.

Pour into 1 quart bottle.

Add:

1 1/2 cups simple syrup
1 cup vodka

Mix well.

Age 1 week. Shake well before serving


Cranberry sauce

Combine in a 3-quart pot:

3 cups frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp lemon juice
pinch salt

Bring to a boil, then simmer until berries start to burst, about 10 minutes. Then help them along by smooshing them against the side of the pot and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 10 more minutes. Allow to cool.

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