Noent (Ashkenazic Nut Candy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb honey (1 1/3C)
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 - 1 1/2 1 -1 1/2 lb pecans or 1 -1 1/2 lb walnuts

Preparation

In medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir honey, sugar and lemon juice over low heat until sugar dissolves, approximately 5 minutes.
Stop stirring, increase heat to medium and bring to gentle boil, approximately 5 minutes.
Add nuts and reduce heat to low, stirring frequently until thickened and golden-colored, approximately 30 minutes.
Pour onto greased marble slab or baking sheet.
Spread to 1/2-inch thickness.
Let cool until firm but not hard, approximately 10 minutes.
Dip sharp knife into hot water and cut into 1-inch pieces (squares or diamonds).
Cool completely.