Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Delicious Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars) for your holiday season
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups glace cherries
2 cups natural almonds
1 cup sultana
1 sheet frozen shortcrust pastry or 1 sheet frozen gluten-free shortcrust pastry
100 g butter
1/3 cup maple syrup or 1/3 cup golden syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons plain flour or 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
80 g dark chocolate , to decorate ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
424
Sugar
29g
Fat
27g
Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars) are a great option for the holiday season when you are looking for a treat to enjoy with coffee or tea. This recipe combines glace cherries, natural almonds and sultanas with a buttery pastry and a drizzle of dark chocolate. The result is a delicious and satisfying snack or dessert that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you are hosting a festive gathering or looking for something to make for a potluck, this fruit and nut slice will not disappoint.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.In a large bowl, combine glace cherries, natural almonds and sultana.
3.Process pastry in food processor until roughly chopped, add to bowl with fruit and nuts.
4.Melt butter in microwave, add maple syrup, eggs and vanilla essence, mix well.
5.Add flour to egg mixture, stir until combined, add to bowl with fruit and nuts and mix well.
6.Grease lamington tin and line base with baking paper, spread fruit mixture evenly into tin.
7.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool in tin.
8.For decoration, melt dark chocolate in microwave and drizzle over cooled slice.

PROS

Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars) are easy to make and a great option for the holiday season.
They make a perfect snack or dessert with coffee or tea.

This recipe is vegetarian and can be made gluten-free with the use of gluten-free pastry and flour.

The combination of fruit, nuts and chocolate makes for a delicious and satisfying treat.

CONS

This recipe contains a high amount of sugar due to the use of glace cherries and sultanas.

The use of butter and dark chocolate in the recipe also makes it high in fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars) are not the healthiest option, they do contain natural almonds which are high in protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. The combination of fruit and nuts also provides a range of nutrients, including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

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