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Chocolate Panforte Recipe

By Robert J.Matthews

Ingredients

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried fruit (such as cherries, cranberries, apricots) 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides with butter or oil.

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2

In a large metal or glass bowl set over a saucepan with simmering water (make sure the bowl does not touch the water), melt the chocolate, stirring frequently.

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3

In a large bowl, mix together the nuts, dried fruit, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper.

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4

Stir the honey and melted butter into the melted chocolate until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into the nut and fruit mixture and mix together thoroughly.

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5

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula or your fingers. 

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6

Remove the sides of the panflatte is firm enough to retain its shape. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving. Slice into thin wedges to serve.

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