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Stem Ginger, Cherry and Almond Brownies
Introduction from Rukmini Iyer
These are inspired by Florentine biscuits with their beautiful random mosaic of glacé cherries, almonds and candied fruit. I like crystallised ginger best of all candied fruit, but you could certainly add angelica or similar if you have any about. Addictive.
Ingredients
Essential kit
You will need: a lined 24.5cm x 17.5cm baking tin and a wire rack.
Method
Preheat the oven to 160°C fan/180°C/gas 4. Measure the olive oil, sugar and chocolate into a saucepan, then stir over a low heat until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is glossy.
Stir in the milk, then let the mixture cool for 5–10 minutes before whisking in the eggs.
Stir the cocoa powder, ground almonds, sea salt and 60g each of the ginger, cherries and almonds into the liquid mixture.
Pour the batter into a lined 24.5cm x 17.5cm baking tin, and scatter over the remaining 40g each of the ginger, cherries and almonds – I do these one at a time for a nice random pattern.
Transfer the tin to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the top of the brownie looks just set. Let the brownie cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring it gently to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature. This will keep well in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
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