Almond Nougat

California Almonds
Try this typical dessert during the holiday season. Prepare our almond nougat recipe and surprise your family with this traditional homemade sweet. The origin of nougat comes from Arab culture, which was incorporated into various cuisines in America during the Conquest and perfected with the addition of sugar cane. For pastry lovers, these Christmas nougats will be ideal!
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Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 2 cups almonds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cornstarch, for flattening the nougat
  • almonds, for decoration
  • rosemary, for decoration
Preparation
40 mins
15 mins
Medium
  • Preheat the oven to 120 °C.
  • Place the almonds on a tray lined with parchment paper; make sure they are spread out evenly. Toast for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly with a spatula until they change color. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, cook the sugar with the honey, stirring constantly until they reach 130 °C. Once it reaches the temperature, stop stirring and keep it on the heat for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly; remember that the consistency should be thick.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt; it is not necessary to whip the whites to firm peaks.
  • Gradually pour the caramel into the egg whites while continuing to beat for about 4 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken and cool. Mix in the toasted almonds and orange zest until fully incorporated. Place on a parchment-lined tray and, using your palms, flatten the mixture with the help of cornstarch. Let it rest for 3 hours.
  • Unmold the nougat, cut it with the help of a greased knife, and decorate with almonds and rosemary sprigs.

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