JENNIFER’S PANFORTE

250g blanched almonds;
250g hazelnuts;
750g dried fruits [currents, raisins,mixed peel, cherries];
1tablespoon cinnamon;
1teaspoon mixed spice;
250g plain flour;
310g sugar;
310g honey;
to dust Pan forte: icing sugar, cinnamon

1. Roast almonds and hazelnuts until brown [rub off any skins with t-towel] cool.
2. Place in bowl with dried fruits, peel, spices and flour. Mix well
3. In preheated 115c oven cook sugar and honey together until it reaches soft ball stage and then add to dry ingredients and mix well till amalgamated. [this takes muscle power!]
4. Transfer to tray lined with baking paper and flatten top with hands dipped in milk. This amount fills a tray 28cm x 2.5cm deep [Recipe not helpful here. Does it mean 28 squared? so just judge what tray size is best]
5. Bake in preheated 150c oven for 45mins [I cooked for longer - depends on oven and depth of mix] till skewer comes out almost dry - still a little sticky

Yum and delicious-
Yes a good idea for Christmas cheer and pressies
Thanks Jen