Walnut churchkhela

• 200 g (7 oz) shelled walnuts
• 2 litres (3½

Break the walnuts into halves and thread on to a piece of string 20-25 cm (8-10 in) long. Tie a matchstick to one end and make a knot at the other.

Boil the grape juice for 2-3 hours over a low heat, gradually adding the sugar and stirring. Remove the foam that forms from time to time. Cool to below 45°C (113°F), then gradually add the flour, stirring carefully to eliminate lumps. After