TORRONE (ITALIAN NUT AND NOUGAT CONFECTION)
This gorgeous candy is very easy, but it does take a while to make--mostly standing at the stove and stirring. But it's worth it for the gorgeous nut-studded, amazingly textured final product.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h30m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line an 8x11-inch baking dish with plastic wrap, allowing ends to hang over the sides. Place 1 sheet of 8x10 wafer paper in the bottom of the pan. Keep the roasted almonds and pistachios in a warm place until ready to add at the end. This makes it easier to mix them in.
- Pour honey into a heavy-bottomed pot. Add sugar. Mix and stir over low heat with a spatula, stirring constantly until mixture turns from grainy to silky and smooth, about 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
- Place the egg whites in a mixing bowl; add a pinch of salt. Whisk until whites form soft peaks, 3 to 4 minutes. Place pot back on low heat. Gradually whisk about a quarter of the whipped egg whites into the honey/sugar mixture; whisk in the remaining egg whites in 3 more batches.
- Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula until mixture turns a brighter white and a ribbon of the mixture does not immediately incorporate back into the rest of the mixture and stays intact on the surface for a while. This will take about 40 minutes. You can add a few drops of the mixture into a small bowl of ice cold water to test the consistency; ideally it should feel like soft clay.
- Whisk in vanilla and lemon zest. Add warm almonds and pistachios and stir to incorporate evenly.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Even out as best you can with a clean oiled spatula. Top with 2nd sheet of wafer paper, shiny side up. Cover with plastic wrap and press down evenly, tamping mixture down gently but firmly. Remove top layer of plastic.
- Allow torrone to sit at room temperature until cool, firm, and ready to cut, 1 or 2 hours. Lift torrone from baking dish with the edges of the bottom layer of plastic wrap. Invert and remove plastic from the bottom. If the plastic wrap is difficult to remove from the edges of the torrone, you can trim off the edges.
- Cut torrone into 1-inch squares using a sharp serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 16 g
100% FRUIT AND NUT CAKE
Healthy, moist and not too sweet. I make it whenever we have people round and everyone seems to like it. It's quite filling so you only need a small slice.
Provided by RainbowBubbles
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h35m
Yield 12-16 slices, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Soak the dried fruit in 2 cups boiling water for as long as possible (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover the dates with water in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes until soft and toffeeish (adding more water is needed).
- Drain the fruit and mix with the dates (if you're not making it for children, you can add a splash of Cointreau or brandy if you want).
- Mix in the almonds and baking powder, adding a bit more water if the mixture seems too dry. Mix well then put in round cake tin.
- Bake about 1 1/2 hours or until a skewer comes out clean (check after an hour, will depend on size of tin, covering with foil after about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 98.9, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 14.2, Protein 6
FRUIT CONFECTIONS
This is something I 'created' many, many years ago when I was trying to make something out of dates that my (then) boyfriend was reluctant to eat. Very High Sugar Content.
Provided by Diane G.
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 24-36 confections
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- (My favorite combination is Orange Juice with Dates and Walnuts, but also good with Cranberries and Pecans, or use mango juice with dried pineapples and macadamia nuts for a tropical taste.) Grind nuts and then also mince dried fruit very, very finely in blender or food processor.
- Set aside.
- Mix together melted margerine/butter, vanilla, juice and confectioners' sugar.
- Stir in ground nuts and fruit.
- Stir in as much of the flour as needed to make a fairly stiff dough.
- Turn dough out onto floured board and knead a few times to make sure all flour is integrated.
- Will be VERY sticky.
- Roll with floured rolling pin to about 1/2 inch thick (or as thick as desired) Cut into squares or diamonds with butter knife.
- Roll each square or diamond in powdered sugar.
- Let sit in cool spot or refrigerator until dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 63.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 18.7, Protein 1.1
LITTLE FRUIT & NUT CAKES
A delicious single serve fruit & nut cake treat, perfect for gatherings or to just have on hand for a nice cuppa. They keep for a long time in an air tight container and also make a lovely gift on a nice plate done up with cellophane and ribbon. Also nice to decorate the tops with a cherry or nuts.
Provided by dizzydi
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 24 fruit cakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak fruit in brandy overnight.
- Beat butter & sugar till combined. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the soaked fruit alternately with the sifted flour, mixed spice and chopped nuts. Spoon into non stick muffin tins and smooth over surface.
- Decorate with extra glace cherrie & nuts at this stage if you wish.
- Bake in 140 degrees celsius oven for 55 minutes, checking with a skewer to see if baked through.
- Allow to cool in pans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 3.4
FRUIT AND NUT CONFECTION
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop sunflower seed, dates, and raisins in blender or food processor until fine. Add wheat germ, honey, and optional lemon juice (taste before adding) mix well. Form into 1-inch balls and roll in coconut. These keep well in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
FRUIT AND NUT CONFECTION
Make and share this Fruit and Nut Confection recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mazey
Categories Christmas
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl combine brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, dates, mixed peel cherries, pineapple and raisins.
- In a separate bowl Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in the sugar.
- Add to fruit and nut mixture.
- In a separate bowl combine vanilla essence, brandy and eggs, mixing until smooth.
- Add the fruit and nut mixture, stirring to combined.
- Spoon mixture onto a well greased 18cm ring tin.
- Smooth the top surface.
- Bake at 150 degrees celcius for 1 hour. If the cake browns too quickly, cover top with foil after the first half hour.
- Leave to stand in the tin until cool before turning out onto a cooling rack.
- When cold, wrap in tin foil and store in the refrigerator.
- When ready to serve, dust with icing sugar, cut into small fingers or thin slices for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 142.1, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 24.7, Protein 8.9
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