Gluten-free almond panforte
( SERVES 36 )

NZ Woman's Weekly 13/4/2012

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Make up small bags of this delicious slice to give to friends.

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50 g	Butter
1 tsp	Almond essence
1 cup	Desiccated coconut
½ cup	Dark chocolate, melts
1 cup	Blanched almonds, whole
½ cup	Dried apricots, chopped
½ cup	Saltanas
½ cup	Hazelnuts, whole
½ cup	Crystallised ginger, chopped
2 cups	Ground almonds
395 g	Sweetened condensed milk

Preheat the oven to 180 degC.
Melt together the first 3 ingredients. In a large bowl place all the other ingredients.
Pour the melted mixture and combine.
Press into a large greased and lined baking tray, 36cm x 26cm x 4cm deep.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and store in the fridge.
Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Cook's tip: Slice thinly as needed. These are delicious with coffee after a meal and will keep for weeks in the fridge.

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