TURRON de DOÑA PEPA 🇵🇪 | POSTRE PERUANO 😋

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can be more affordable and suitable for nut allergies.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

candied fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: fresh fruits

Dried fruits offer a similar sweetness with less processing.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.

Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in anise extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.

Fold in chopped nuts and candied fruits gently.

Spread the batter evenly in a greased baking pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens