Description

Try out this amazing Maltese dish and impress your family and friends

Ingredients

  • 1kg carobs
  • 1kg sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cloves ground

Instructions

    • 1) Wipe pods clean, then wash in 3 to 4 changes of water.


    • 2) Roast for about 10 minutes in one layer.


    • 3) Let cool, then bread each pod in 3 or 4 pieces.


    • 4) Soak overnight in about 2 liters water.


    • 5) Bring to boil in same water, hence simmer for 30 minutes.


    • 6) Drain the liquid pressing pods to extract maximum juice (discard pods).


    • 7) Add sugar and cloves, then boil for 30 minutes.


    • 8) Cool completely (you can add whiskey to taste).


    • Store in sterilized jars. If the mixture is too thick you can add more water.