A light almond cookie filled with a mixed fruit jam, of course you can use your favorite jam. While in Italy, I met a friend whose family owns, Andrini Marmellate, a wonderful company that makes all kinds of jams and mixed fruits. He so kindly gave us many samples, I used a variety of peach, quince, apricot and lemon. It is simply delicious!
Biscotti
2/3 cup whole almonds 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder confectioners sugar
1/4 cup jam
Place nuts on a baking sheet bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes, cool and chop to medium to small size pieces. In a mixer cream butter and sugar for a minute or two, add almond extract and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking powder slowly add this to mixture. Add nuts, make a small size ball place on baking sheet and with a dowel or wooden spoon handle, make a small hole in the middle. Add your jam using a small spoon, bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool on a rack. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Makes about 2 dozen. Ricette by Chef Chuck's Cucina
Beautiful! Did you come across the marmalade in Italy? I can only imagine how divine the flavor is. My grandmother used to make these and put candied little fruits on top. I think I like yours better, we just won't tell her ok? ;)
Yes Bridgett I met a wonderful gentlemen in Italy, named Andrea, from Andrini Marmellate. He explained the wonderful process of extracting fruits. Shh... don't let grandma know ;)) Thank you, Bridgett!
These biscotti look marvelous. I especially love the idea of quince jam in them. The perfume from quince is super. Thanks for sharing. I want to try the recipe once my kitchen is serviceable once more.
Beautiful! Did you come across the marmalade in Italy? I can only imagine how divine the flavor is. My grandmother used to make these and put candied little fruits on top. I think I like yours better, we just won't tell her ok? ;)
ReplyDeleteYes Bridgett I met a wonderful gentlemen in Italy, named Andrea, from Andrini Marmellate. He explained the wonderful process of extracting fruits.
ReplyDeleteShh... don't let grandma know ;))
Thank you, Bridgett!
How I wished I had a plate of these with my cup of coffee. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteHi Diana,
ReplyDeleteI would send them if possible!
Excellent choice coffee....
Thank you :)
Chef
ReplyDeleteThese biscotti look marvelous. I especially love the idea of quince jam in them. The perfume from quince is super. Thanks for sharing. I want to try the recipe once my kitchen is serviceable once more.
Hello Stevie,
ReplyDeleteSo true, the flavors are outstanding! Thank you for your comment:)