Lemon Biscotti with Dried Cherries and Almonds ~ Gluten Free - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (organic, room temperature)
• 3/4 cups pure cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon minced meyer lemon rind* (can also use regular lemon)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature (I used pastured raised))
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (I used 365 degree brand)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cups super-fine almond meal
• 1/4 cup yellow corn meal (organic)
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose gluten free flour blend
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (do not use if your flour blend includes it )
• 1/3 cups dried sweetened sour cherries (chopped)
• 1/2 cup natural sliced almonds