Amygdalota (Greek Almond Sweets)
Soft, chewy pear shaped almond sweets scented with orange blossom, rolled in icing sugar. Naturally free from flour and dairy.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.28 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan) and line a tray with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the ground almonds, caster sugar and lemon zest in a bowl. Add the orange blossom water and one egg white and work together with your hands.
- 3
Add the second egg white a little at a time, only until you have a soft dough that holds together without sticking to your fingers. You may not need it all.
- 4
Take walnut sized pieces and roll into balls, then pinch one end into a pear shape. Press a clove into the point of each if using. Set on the tray, spaced a little apart.
- 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until just set and lightly coloured on the base. They stay soft in the middle.
19 min - 6
Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then roll in icing sugar while still slightly warm. Roll again when cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
