Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars) Recipe

Name: Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups glace cherries (300 grams); 2 cups natural almonds (260g); 1 cup sultana (150g); 1 sheet frozen shortcrust pastry or 1 sheet frozen gluten-free shortcrust pastry; 100 g butter; ⅓ cup maple syrup or ⅓ cup golden syrup; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 2 tablespoons plain flour or 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour; 80 g dark chocolate, to decorate (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat your oven to 200C and line a 24cm square cake tin with baking paper.
2
Press in the thawed pastry, lifting the edges to form a 1cm rim.
3
Prick the pastry base with a fork all over.
4
Scatter the cherries and the almonds evenly over the pastry, Then fill the gaps with sultanas.
5
Set aside.
6
Melt the butter and syrup together.
7
Allow to cool.
8
Beat in the eggs, vanilla and flouur into the cooled melted butter and syrup mixture.
9
Pour this evenly over the pastry base and bake for approx 35 minutes, until the filling is set and firm to the touch.
10
When cool, carefully slide onto a board & cut into rectangles.
11
If desired decorate with melted chocolate by drizzling in lines over the top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups glace cherries (300 grams), 2 cups natural almonds (260g), 1 cup sultana (150g), 1 sheet frozen shortcrust pastry or 1 sheet frozen gluten-free shortcrust pastry, and more.

Yes, Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Festive Fruit and Nut Slice (Bars)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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