World Flavors Cookbook

Turrón de Alicante

Spain's great Christmas nougat — roasted whole almonds set in pure white honey and egg white, the hardest and most celebrated turrón.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 300g honey
• 200g sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 400g whole blanched almonds, toasted
• Wafer paper for lining
• Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Line a rectangular mold with wafer paper.
2. Heat honey to 130C. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
3. Carefully fold hot honey into egg whites in a thin stream.
4. Add sugar. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until very thick and pulls away from sides (about 40 minutes).
5. Fold in warm almonds. Press into mold. Top with wafer.
6. Weight down. Cool 24 hours before slicing.