Homemade Panforte

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