Dulce de alegria bars

For bakeries looking for ways to incorporate ancient grain, this traditional Mexican candy will showcase amaranth’s great mouthfeel and versatility.


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Contributed by Indian Harvest

Ingredients Lbs. Ozs.

Indian  Harvest amaranth

3  
Honey 1 2
Agave nectar  1 2
Salted butter  1 2

Unsalted Sunflower seeds

1 2

Salted roasted pumpkin seeds

1 2

Dried apricots, small dice      

1  

Dried Mission figs, small dice

  10.5

Instructions
Place amaranth in a very hot skillet 1 Tbsp. at a time, stirring constantly for 15 to 18 seconds until seeds pop. Remove immediately to prevent burning.

Combine honey, nectar and butter in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the syrup bubbles and starts to caramelize.

When the mixture thickens and turns golden brown, add the amaranth, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, apricots and figs; stir with a wooden spoon until everything is coated in the syrup.

Transfer the mixture to prepared hotel (20-in. by 12-in.) pans; spread into an even layer. Let cool to harden.

Yield: 96 2-in. by 3-in. squares

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