Apricot and Ginger Florentines
By Whitworths
Published on 27 March 2023
These apricot and ginger Florentines are a classic Christmas bake. They’re gorgeously sticky and chewy with a crisp double layer of dark chocolate on top. These make for a lovely homemade gift during the festive season or an ideal nibble when friends and family come over for Christmas celebrations. Looking for more baking recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
42 minsTotal time
14Servings
30 minsPrep time
12 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 45g butter
- 60g dark brown soft sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 50g plain flour
- 80g Whitworths dried apricots, finely chopped
- 50g Whitworths crystal ginger
- 80g Whitworths flaked almonds
- 25g Whitworths desiccated coconut
- 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 and line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.Step 2
In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter, sugar and maple syrup together until smooth.Step 3
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the flour, apricots, ginger, almonds and coconut.Step 4
Leave to cool for 5-10 mins until cool enough to handle comfortably, then scoop a small amount of the mixture into the palm of your hand and shape into a rough ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture and place the balls onto the baking trays, ensuring there is space between each one.Step 5
Flatten each Florentine to approx. 2cm in thickness.Step 6
Bake in the oven on the middle shelf for 12 mins until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the trays.Step 7
Once cool, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water - ensuring that the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.Step 8
Cover a cooling rack in baking paper. Carefully dip the underside of each Florentine into the melted chocolate and place them chocolate-dipped side-up on the rack.Step 9
Leave to cool and set, then repeat with the remaining melted chocolate for a double delicious layer of dark chocolate. Leave to set until the chocolate has set completely before serving.Step 10
Store in an airtight container and eat within 5 days.