Kosovo Kurore are a traditional Kosovo dessert—small deep-fried dough balls flavored with lemon and brandy, then coated in warm honey with ground almonds and chopped dried fruit. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they pair beautifully with coffee or tea and make an impressive finish to any meal.
Kosovo Kurore (Honey Treats)
Course Dessert
Cuisine Kosovo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Author International Cuisine
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- Vegetable or safflower oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp brandy
- Rind of 1 lemon, grated
- Approx. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, apricots), chopped
- 1/3 cup ground almonds
- 2 cups honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with 2 tablespoons of oil, the brandy and the grated lemon rind until well combined.
- Gradually add flour until you form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Be careful not to overwork it.
- Heat a skillet with a few centimeters of oil or use a deep fryer set to medium-high temperature.
- Flour your hands lightly and roll small pieces of dough between your palms to form bite-sized balls. Fry them in batches until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Cut the dried fruit into small pieces. In a saucepan combine the chopped dried fruit, ground almonds and honey.
- Warm the honey mixture gently over low heat, stirring until the ingredients are well combined and slightly fluid. Do not boil.
- Add the fried dough balls to the warm honey mixture, turning them so each ball is evenly coated.
- Let the coated balls sit in the honey for about 10 minutes to absorb flavor, then transfer them to a well-greased round baking tray. Arrange the balls around the edge of the tray, leaving space in the center.
- Allow the Kosovo Kurore to cool to room temperature so the honey firms slightly before serving.
- Serve with coffee or tea and enjoy.