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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a take-off on the classic Chinese Chew-a chewy, gooey candy/dessert. Ingredients:
1 cup light brown sugar (or turbinado) |
3/4 cup unbleached white flour, plus |
1 teaspoon flour, for the pan |
1 teaspoon butter, for the pan |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind, grated fine |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped cashews |
1 cup dried apricot, chopped fine |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/4 cup white wine |
2 eggs, well beaten |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. Simmer chopped apricots and raisins in white wine till fruit is soft and liquid is nearly evaporated
2. Preheat oven to 350°F
3. Butter and flour a rectangular baking/pyrex pan
4. Mix dry ingredients and lemon rind
5. Stir in chopped and softened apricots and raisins and the chopped cashews
6. Stir in the well-beaten eggs
7. Spread the mixture in the prepared pan
8. Bake for 30 minutes
9. Remove from oven and cool briefly
10. Run a sharp knife around the sides of the pan
11. Sprinkle granulated sugar onto the top of the candy
12. Invert onto a plate
13. Sprinkle granulated sugar onto what is now the top of the candy (this sprinkling should occur while the candy is still warm)
14. Cut into 2 squares
15. Enjoy!
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