Panforte with fruits and nuts
12 servings
30 minutes
Panforte with fruits and nuts is a traditional Italian treat known since the Middle Ages. This dense and aromatic dessert originates from Tuscany, where it was made by monks and spice traders. Its rich flavor is a blend of honey, nuts, candied fruits, and spices, creating a sweet-spicy symphony that melts in the mouth. Due to its thick consistency, panforte is perfect for serving with tea or coffee and as a festive treat. Each piece is infused with history and the warmth of home cooking, while its intense spicy flavor makes it indispensable on cold winter evenings.
1
Line a round mold with parchment paper and grease it with butter. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.
2
Mix all the ingredients except for honey, sugar, and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
- Almond: 200 g
- Hazelnut: 100 g
- Mixed candied citrus peel: 280 g
- Wheat flour: 0.8 glass
- Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass
- Ground cinnamon: 1.3 teaspoon
- Spices: 0.5 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon
3
In a small pot, add honey and 0.3 cups of sugar and heat until fully dissolved. Reduce the heat and heat to 110 degrees, which will take about 4 minutes.
- Honey: 5 tablespoon
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
4
Remove the pot from the heat and mix with the nut mixture. Pour into the prepared mold, level it out, and press down slightly. Bake for about 35 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
- Almond: 200 g
- Hazelnut: 100 g
- Icing sugar: 0.3 glass
