🌰 Tifinagh – Traditional Amazigh Moroccan Sweet

 

🌰 Tifinagh – Traditional Amazigh Moroccan Sweet

Tifinagh is a traditional Moroccan Amazigh dessert, usually made from honey, almonds, and sesame seeds. It’s commonly prepared for special occasions and celebrations.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup blanched almonds (or a mix of almonds and walnuts)

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds (toasted)

• 1/2 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

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Instructions

1️⃣ Toast nuts and sesame seeds

• In a dry pan, lightly toast almonds and sesame seeds until fragrant. Let cool.

2️⃣ Prepare almond mixture

• Grind the almonds coarsely.

• Mix with toasted sesame seeds, sugar, and cinnamon.

3️⃣ Add honey

• Warm the honey slightly and mix with orange blossom water.

• Combine honey with the nut mixture until it forms a sticky paste.

4️⃣ Shape

• Shape the mixture into small balls, discs, or traditional Amazigh patterns (triangles, diamonds, or special symbols).

5️⃣ Cool and serve

• Let the sweets cool and harden slightly before serving.