Go Back

Florentines

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup candied pineapple
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 330 ° F. You can use silicone muffin pans or silicone tart molds for baking Florentines, or simply use a silicone baking mat.
  • Chop dried fruit in pea size or slightly smaller pieces and set aside.
  • Ina saucepan combine sugar, honey, and whipping cream. Bring to a boil and stir continuously using a flat bottom wooden spoon or a heat resistant spatula.
  • Heat mixture for about 5-6 minutes or until it reaches 244 ° F.
  • Remove from heat and add almonds, salt, vanilla, and dried fruit.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 7 minutes or until deep golden.
  • Once cooled, remove from pan and continue with remaining batter. In a well-sealed container, batter can be frozen for months.
  • Store airtight as Florentines are highly susceptible to humidity.
Keyword almond biscuits, florentines, italian florentines