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Macadamia and Ginger Panforte Recipe
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups of flour
- 1/4 cup of mixed spice
- 1 cup of white pepper
- 1/4 cup of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup of crystallized ginger
- 1 cup of corn syrup
- 2 cups of caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 3/4 cup of icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dry Mix:
- Begin by sifting together 1 3/4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of mixed spice, 1 cup of white pepper, and 1/4 cup of cinnamon into a large bowl. Stir in the finely chopped crystallized ginger and a generous amount of macadamia nuts. Create a well in the center of the mixture.
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Warm the Sweet Syrup:
- In a saucepan over low heat, gently warm 1 cup of corn syrup. Sprinkle in 2 cups of caster sugar, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves. Add a teaspoon of vanilla essence and bring the syrup to a boil.
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Combine and Mix:
- Remove the syrup from the heat once it reaches a boil and let the bubbles subside. Pour this liquid gold into the well you made in the dry ingredients. Mix everything with a sturdy wooden spoon until well incorporated. The mixture might become a bit challenging to mix, but embrace the process!
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Press and Bake:
- Grease a 23cm spring-form cake tin generously and line it with baking paper. Press the dough firmly into the tin with your hands. If your hands get a bit sticky, a slight dampening will do the trick. Bake this heavenly concoction at 170°C for 30 minutes. The center will be soft, and the edges will be beautifully firm.
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Cool and Set:
- Allow the panforte to cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes before transferring it to a cake rack. Let it cool thoroughly. For an optimal taste experience, consider keeping the panforte in an airtight container for 2 – 3 days. Patience is a virtue, and the flavors will only deepen with time.
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Serve in Style:
- Dust the cooled panforte with a generous layer of icing sugar. Cut it into small, tempting wedges. Each slice promises a symphony of flavors, with the richness of macadamia and the warmth of ginger dancing on your palate.
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Mini Panforte Option:
- If you prefer bite-sized delights, divide the mixture between four greased 10cm cake tins lined with baking paper. Bake at 170°C for 20 minutes, and you’ll have adorable mini panforte ready to share or savor.
Indulge in the divine fusion of textures and flavors with this Macadamia and Ginger Panforte. Perfect for European dessert lovers, and with a preparation time of under 60 minutes, it’s a sweet symphony that comes together effortlessly in your oven. This is not just a recipe; it’s a culinary journey that captures the essence of lovewithrecipes.com. Happy baking! 🍰🌟
