Florentine Slice (Bars) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 170\u00b0C 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.