Panforte Di'Siena(Yield One 8-Inch Or Three 4-Inch)
- 2 c. almonds
- 1 c. hazelnuts
- 3/4 c. candied lemon peel (about 4 oz.)
- 3/4 c. candied orange peel (about 4 oz.)
- 3/4 c. candied citron
- 1 lemon (large), only grated peel
- 1 orange (large), only grated peel
- 1/4 c. cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- 2/3 c. flour
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1/2 c. sugar
- confectioners sugar (tops and sides)
- Preheat oven to 300u0b0.
- Line bottom of 8-inch spring-form pan or small 4-inch aluminum pans with parchment paper.
- Butter paper and sides of pan.
- Mix nuts, fruits, cocoa, spices and flour in large bowl.
- Stir honey and sugar in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
- Increase heat to medium-high and cook until candy thermometer measures 248u0b0, firm ball stage. Immediately pour over nut-fruit mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans using moistened fingers to pat down air pockets. Bake until tops are no longer sticky, about 35 minutes.
- Transfer to rack to cool.
- Turn cakes out and sift.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Panforte can be stored in airtight container 1 month at room temperature or 3 months in freezer.
almonds, hazelnuts, candied lemon peel, candied orange peel, candied citron, lemon, orange, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cloves, flour, honey, sugar, confectioners sugar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=170749 (may not work)