Kaju Apple Recipe

Take cashews in a blender and powder it. Dont over run the blender else it will get into a paste like.

Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Add sugar and water to it. Mix well will a spoon.

Bring that to a boil and simmer them for 5-8 mins till they form one string consistency.

To check that take few drops of sugar syrup between your fingers and it should form a string when your press between them(check image). Or you can add few drops of sugar syrup in a bowl of cold water, the sugar syrup wont get dissolved. Or you can take the sugar syrup in a spoon and invert them, the last drop falling from the spoon forms a string like consistency.

Once the sugar has reached this consistency. Add the cashew powder to it and mix well.

Mix them for 3-4 mins till the mixture leaves the sides and form a sticky dough.

Transferred that to a ghee greased plate and let them cool for 5 mins.

Now grease your hands too and knead them till they get into a smooth ball.

Add few drops of milk if they are too firm.

Take the dough and take a small portion of dough. Roll it into a smooth ball.

Now take red food colour in a bowl, add few drops of water. Use a paint brush to paint all over the apples.

Stick a clove in the center.

Let it set for few mins.

Serve