Florentines

• 2 oz (50 g) castor sugar
• 2 oz (50

Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C) or gas no. 4. Generously oil two baking sheets or line them with non-stick parchment paper. Put the sugar, almonds, flour, butter, cream and candied fruits into a saucepan and stir over low heat until blended.

Drop 6 teaspoons of the mixture on to each prepared