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Panforte di Siena

A traditional Italian Christmas Cake filled with dried fruit and nuts!

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Panforte di Siena is a traditional Italian Christmas Cake recipe. Made with dried fruit, nuts, and spices, you'll love the chewy texture!

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You'll need hazelnuts, almonds, honey, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, spices, and dried fruit.

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In a food processor, dice the dried figs, candied citron, and dried apricots, if using.

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Pour the diced dried fruit into a large mixing bowl. You can also dice by hand.

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Roast the almonds and hazelnuts on a baking sheet in the oven for 10 minutes until fragrant.

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Toss the fruit with the spices, cocoa powder, and flour. Add in the toasted nuts and toss.

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Heat the sugar and honey in a saucepan until hot and bubbly. Pour into the fruit and nut mixture and combine.

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Press the panforte mixture into a greased and lined springform pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

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Let the panforte cool and then remove the collar from the pan. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Slice into small wedges and serve with hot coffee or tea. Panforte stay fresh for days and are great for Christmas!

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Panforte di Siena is a delicious Italian Christmas Cake recipe that you don't want to miss. Try it today!