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Fruit and Nut Burfi, an Indian-Style Fudge

A vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free fudge made with fruits and nuts.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Sweets/Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 25

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry figs
  • 1 cup dates
  • ½ cup dry apricots (optional. I like to cut the cloying sweetness of dates and figs with the apricots, but if you like your sweets very sweet skip the apricots by all means)
  • ½ cup almonds , coarsely powdered in a blender or food processor
  • ½ cup walnuts , chopped
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Submerge the figs, dates and apricots in boiling water and set aside for about 30 minutes or until the fruit is very soft.
  • Drain and place the fruits in a blender or food processor. Process till you have a rather smooth and thick paste. Add just enough water -- 1 or 2 tablespoon -- if needed to keep the blades moving, but don't let the mixture get liquid.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Add the fruit paste and cook, stirring almost constantly, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the powdered apricots and stir in.
  • Add the walnuts and cook, stirring, for another 10-15 minutes until the mixture darkens and glistens.
  • Grease a small plate and turn the fruit and nut mixture into it.
  • Using your hands and a plastic wrap or a spatula flatten the mixture into a five-inch square.
  • Let the burfi cool completely until it sets. Then cut into diamond-shaped pieces or squares.