These Florentines are a refined sugar-free treat made with a mix of nuts, dried fruits, and a delicious chocolate coating. They are easy to prepare and create a heavenly blend of flavors.
1: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2: In a saucepan, melt maple syrup, coconut cream, and almond butter, and let bubble for a couple of seconds before turning heat down to a very gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
3: Chop the glace cherries, cranberries, and italian mixed peel into small pieces and mix with the nuts, baking soda, and flax meal.
4: Pour the maple caramel over the mixture and mix well.
5: Cut circles out of parchment paper to match the same size as the bottom of a cupcake baking tray.
6: Line the tray and grease the sides with oil.
7: Put a teaspoon of the mixture in the middle of each circle, wet your hands, and flatten the mixture to fill the circle.
8: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden.
9: Leave to cool completely before turning out.
10: Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie and dip the flat side of the florentine to coat with a thin layer of chocolate.
11: Sprinkle all of the still wet chocolate with salt and put in the fridge to set.
