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.

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

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  Add crumb to the yolks.

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  Fold together until combined.

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  Add the juice from the lemons and whisk through.

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  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.

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  Fold one third into almond batter.

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  Fold the second 1/3 gently through.

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  Finish with the rest of the whites.

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  Folding until incorporated but keeping it aerated.

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

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  Make sure the batter is level.

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  Bake for 25 minutes at 175ºC

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  Place pecans in a heavy base pot.

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  Crumbs them up with a pestle or mallet.

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

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  Pour out over cooked flan base.

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  Gently spread mixture out to the edges.

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  Leave to cool completely.

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  Slice and serve.

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  With creme fraise, yoghurt or fruit.

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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 ;)