Panforte was originally created as an energy product for travelers and warriors due to its nutritional value and long shelf life. Panforte is a popular dessert today, especially during the Christmas holidays, and it can be found in various variations throughout Italy.

Panforte Recipe
Ingredients:
300 g of dried fruit mixture (figs, dried apricots, raisins)
100 g of almonds
100 g of hazelnuts
100 g of sugar
50 g of honey
50 g of flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions:
Preparation of ingredients:

Cut the dried fruits into small pieces.
Fry the almonds and hazelnuts in a dry pan until golden brown, then chop them.
Preparation of syrup:

In a saucepan, mix the sugar and honey, bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Mixing ingredients:

In a large bowl, combine the dried fruits, nuts, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cocoa powder.
Add the hot syrup to the dry mixture and mix thoroughly until smooth.
Shaping and baking:

Place the mixture in a baking dish lined with parchment paper and tamp it well.
Allow the panforte to cool and set at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
Supply:

Sprinkle the panforte with powdered sugar before serving.