We’ve all tasted the classic hazelnut spread that you buy from the supermarkets, but have you ever tried to make your own? Â It’s surprisingly easy and is well worth the effort!
INGREDIENTS
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150 gms hazelnuts
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130 gms good quality dark chocolate
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200mls ground nut oil
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40 – 50 gms light soft brown sugar
Method
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If the hazelnuts still have skins; drop into a baking tray and place in the middle of a moderate oven for 10 minutes. Remove and empty out onto a clean tea towel, cover with another clean tea towel and roll the nuts between the 2, to remove the skins. Don’t worry if some of the skins remain.
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Place nuts in a food processor and whizz to a powder; the spread will have a texture to it, but the finer the grind of the nuts the smoother the texture.
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In a non stick pan over a gentle heat, toast the ground nuts a little to bring out the flavour. Add the chocolate, sugar and oil, and stir continuously until melted and smooth. Once all the chocolate has melted, pour into a jar and leave to cool.
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When the mixture has cooled, the ground nuts will settle on the bottom, so be sure to give it a good stir with a spoon.
The mixture will keep in a cool place for several weeks in a sealed jar.
