Apricot and Almond Biscotti with Limoncello

Homemade limoncello served with crisp twice-baked biscotti packed with dried fruits, pistachios, almonds, and hazelnuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 877.1 kcals 5262.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 124.3 grams 745.8 grams
Fat 21.1 grams 126.3 grams
Protein 14.7 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
For the limoncello
250
g
Caster Sugar
For the biscotti
1.5
tsp
Dairy
3
piece
Egg
Medium, free-range, lightly beaten
Fruits
8
piece
Lemon
Unwaxed, zest and juice
50
g
Dried Strawberries
Sweetened, chopped
100
g
50
g
Medjool Date
Stones removed, chopped
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
For the biscotti
Liquids
700
ml
Fruit Alcohol
40-80 per cent proof, or vodka
NutsSeeds
75
g
Pistachio Nut
Shells removed
50
g
Almond
Whole, blanched
50
g
Hazelnut
Shells removed

Steps

  • Heat a little alcohol with the sugar in a pan until dissolved.
  • Add lemon juice, zest, and remaining alcohol, then chill in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder before gradually adding beaten eggs.
  • Stir in the fruit, nuts, and lemon zest.
  • Form dough into 5cm wide logs and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Cool for ten minutes then slice logs into 0.5cm pieces.
  • Bake slices for 8 minutes, turn, and bake 10-15 minutes more.
  • Cool on wire racks and serve with chilled limoncello.