From Scratch

Ever tried to go healthy but weren’t sure if the ingredients were? Well this Almond Pecan Flan gives it a good go!

I’m a big supporter of raw ingredients. I go so far as, from making my own baking powder to chocolate from scratch (might post those recipes in the future:).

This Flan is a winner with family and friends. With just a little extra effort, you too can boast about how you made your own almond meal and whipped up a light, sticky treat that contains no processed ingredients...including no SUGAR!

Here we go...

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Place egg yolks, lemon ride and maple syrup in a bowl & whisk.

To the blended almond crumb (meal) add bicarb and nutmeg.

Add crumb to the yolks.

Fold together until combined.

Add the juice from the lemons and whisk through.

In a clean mixing bowl place whites and pinch of salt. Whisk until just peaking. Then add maple syrup and whisk until just firm & glossy.

Fold one third into almond batter.

Fold the second 1/3 gently through.

Finish with the rest of the whites.

Folding until incorporated but keeping it aerated.

Gently pour out into a prepared, loose base, flan dish.

Make sure the batter is level.

Bake for 25 minutes at 175ºC

Place pecans in a heavy base pot.

Crumbs them up with a pestle or mallet.

Add remaining maple syrup & pinch of salt, and cook until sticky.

Pour out over cooked flan base.

Gently spread mixture out to the edges.

Leave to cool completely.

Slice and serve.

With creme fraise, yoghurt or fruit.

A great way to enjoy a cuppa with :)

Let me know if you would like the recipe for this little baby?

Feel free to add comment below ;)