Turkish Delight Biscotti

Annacia's Note:

A recipe for sweet biscotti with lots of apricots and nuts. Named for the soft and sweet Greek confection that often has nuts too. But this biscotti is crisp rather than soft like real Turkish Delight.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 30 biscotti

• ¼ cup butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup almond paste
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup pistachios , shelled, raw
• ¾ cup almonds , sliced, toasted
• ¾ cup apricot , dried, diced

Directions:

1. Beat together butter, sugar and almond paste until fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking powder and salt.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Fold in nuts and fruit.
6. Divide dough in half and shape each into a log about 3 inches wide and 3/4 inches high.
7. Bake for 25 minutes in a preheated 350F oven.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into slices.
9. Put slices back into the oven at 275F and toast each side for 10 minutes.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Since I do enjoy making & devouring biscotti, this recipe was a real 'delight' to make, & we thoroughly appreciated the flavor combo of these nuts & the apricot! Thanks, Annacia, for a great recipe keeper! [Made & reviewed for the PRMR Holiday Special player who had the most recipes chosen by others!]