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FLORENTINE SLICE (BARS)



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An easy slice from 'Super Food Ideas' July 2007. I haven't tried this slice yet- but plan to substitute the plain flour for a blended gluten-free flour to make this slice gluten-free diet suitable

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 32 slice pieces/bars, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

375 g mixed dried fruit
125 g slivered almonds
200 g glace cherries, finely chopped
1/4 cup plain flour or 1/4 cup gluten-free plain flour
150 g butter
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
200 g dark chocolate, use a good quality chocolate (check gluten-free if required for diet)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 170°C Grease a 3 cm deep, 18cm x 28 cm(base) slab pan. Line the pan with baking paper.
  • Add the flour to a large mixing bowl, whisk to aerate.
  • Add the combined dried fruit, almons and cherries. Stir.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter and honey. Stir over a low heat. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until the butter melts. (this step can be done in the microwave if wished). Allow the butter to cool slightly.
  • Add the butter mixture and the beaten egg to the fruit mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth over the surface.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside in the pan to cool completely.
  • Melt the chocolate and stir until smooth.
  • Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled slice.
  • Set the slice aside for 2 hours or until the chocolate has set.
  • Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before cutting and serving.
  • Makes 32 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 45.5, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 2.3

FLORENTINE SLICE



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Make and share this Florentine Slice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

150 g butter
3/4 cup sugar
70 g sliced almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup glace cherries
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter and sugar in a large saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and add almonds, raisins and cherries.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into the saucepan and mix until combined.
  • Spread into a greased 20cm square shallow tin.
  • Bake at 180C degrees for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked.
  • Melt chocolate in microwave or over hot water.
  • Drizzle over slice while still warm.
  • Cut into sqaures or fingers while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 125.9, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 20.2, Protein 3.1

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