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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Georgian Baklava or Pakhlava

Georgian Pakhlava is a delicious dessert and our version is made with dried chopped pineapple, red and green cherries, lemon peel as well as ground nuts.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cupcold butter, cut into pieces
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup dried fruit, chopped Paradise Candied Fruit Mixes
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon or Brandy
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely ground walnuts
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons water

Directions:

Place flour and baking soda in a large bowl; stir to combine. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender or two knives until mixture forms pea-sized pieces.

To be continued…