FLORENTINE SLICE (BARS)

Florentine Slice (Bars) image

Provided by Jubes

Time 1h10m

Yield 32 slice pieces/bars, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

375 g mixed dried fruit
125 g slivered almonds
200 g glace cherries, finely chopped
1/4 cup plain flour or 1/4 cup gluten-free plain flour
150 g butter
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
200 g dark chocolate, use a good quality chocolate (check gluten-free if required for diet)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 170°C Grease a 3 cm deep, 18cm x 28 cm(base) slab pan. Line the pan with baking paper.
Add the flour to a large mixing bowl, whisk to aerate.
Add the combined dried fruit, almons and cherries. Stir.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter and honey. Stir over a low heat. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until the butter melts. (this step can be done in the microwave if wished). Allow the butter to cool slightly.
Add the butter mixture and the beaten egg to the fruit mixture. Mix until well combined.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth over the surface.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside in the pan to cool completely.
Melt the chocolate and stir until smooth.
Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled slice.
Set the slice aside for 2 hours or until the chocolate has set.
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before cutting and serving.
Makes 32 pieces.