Turrón de Alicante
Turrón de Alicante is a traditional Spanish nougat confection, typically consumed around Christmas. It's made with almonds, honey, sugar, and egg whites.
Ingredients - Serves 10
- Wafer paper - 2 sheets
- Almonds - 2 cups, toasted and whole
- Egg whites - 2
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Honey - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a saucepan, combine the honey and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly pour the hot honey mixture into the egg whites, while continuously beating the mixture.
- Continue to beat the mixture until it thickens to a dough-like consistency.
- Fold in the toasted almonds until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Line a baking dish with one sheet of wafer paper. Pour the mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the second sheet of wafer paper on top of the mixture, pressing it down firmly.
- Let the mixture cool completely, then cut it into squares or rectangles before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 15g
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