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Spiced Italian Panforte with Candied Fruit and Nuts

Name: Spiced Italian Panforte with Candied Fruit and Nuts
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped; 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped; 1 cup candied orange peel, diced; 1 cup candied lemon peel, diced; 1 cup dried figs, chopped; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup honey; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

This classic Italian dessert combines a spiced medley of nuts and candied fruits for a sweet, chewy treat with a hint of exotic warmth.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 13, 2025

Spiced Italian Panforte with Candied Fruit and Nuts — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Nut and Fruit Mix

For the Dry Ingredients

For the Syrup

For Dusting

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 275 kcal
Protein: 3.7 g
Carbs: 51.5 g
Fat: 7.8 g
Fiber: 3.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 5489 kcal
Protein: 73.9 g
Carbs: 1030.8 g
Fat: 156.9 g
Fiber: 64.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup almonds toasted and roughly chopped	822	30.3	29.5	71.4	17.9
1 cup hazelnuts toasted and roughly chopped	848	20.2	22.9	81	11.2
1 cup candied orange peel diced	540	0.6	141	0.3	6
1 cup candied lemon peel diced	540	0.6	141	0.3	6
1 cup dried figs chopped	371	4.9	95.2	1.4	14.6
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	12.9	95.4	1.2	3.4
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder	36	3.3	8.5	1.1	4.8
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon	6	0.1	1.8	0	1.2
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves	1	0	0.3	0	0.3
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg	3	0	0.4	0.2	0.2
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1 cup honey	1031	1	279	0	0
1/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons powdered sugar	62	0	15.8	0	0

These nutrition estimates are approximations, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Nut and Fruit Mix

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine the almonds, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and figs in a large bowl.
2
Evenly Distribute
Gently mix to evenly distribute the fruits and nuts.

Mix Dry Ingredients

1
Sift Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
2
Combine Well
Combine well, ensuring no lumps.

How to Make Spiced Italian Panforte with Candied Fruit and Nuts

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Prepare Syrup
Combine sugar, honey, and water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
2
Blend Syrup and Dry Mix
Pour syrup over dry ingredients, mix until well-coated.
3
Bake
Transfer mixture into a lined 9-inch springform pan, press evenly. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 35 minutes.