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Siena Nut

A home-style Siena Nut made with Cinnamon, Flour To Dredge Candied Fruit, Sugar, and Honey. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup each of honey and sugar; bring to a boil and simmer syrup until a little of it dropped into cold water forms a soft ball, or a candy thermometer registers 238 degrees.

2. 2

   Remove at once from heat and mix well into this mixture the fruit, which has been dredged in the flour, and the nuts.

3. 3

   Bake in a slow oven, 300 degrees for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool pan before removing sides.

5. 5

   Place on cutting board to cool, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

6. 6

   Cut with sharp, strong knife.

7. 7

   Store in covered tin.