Homemade Panforte

Serves: 20 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • 3/4 cup whole almonds roasted*
  • 3/4 cup whole hazelnuts roasted*
  • 1 1/2 cups candied fruit**
  • 1/4 cup +3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon powdered / icing sugar
  • *Roast the nuts on a cookie sheet in a pre-heated 350F (180C) oven for about 5-7 minutes. Remove nuts from the pan to a clean bowl. (This stops the nuts from over roasting):
  • **Try to use a good quality candied fruit - I used candied orange, citron and mixed fruit. You could also use chopped dates if you wish.:
  • TOPPING:
  • 3-4 tablespoons powdered / icing sugar

Directions

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