Torrones - a Christmas Time Nougat Candy |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These candies are made by all different nationalities, each claiming their own special touches, all over the world. I found these on Easy Entertaining by Michael Chiarello on the . Ingredients:
2 2/3 cups superfine sugar |
2/3 cup light corn syrup |
1/2 cup water |
2 egg whites, at room temperature |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1 teaspoon orange extract (optional) |
1/2 cup candied fruit (optional) |
candied fruit, garnish (optional) |
1 cup sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer registers at 260°F.
3. In an electric mixer, beat egg whites to form stiff peaks.
4. When sugar reaches 260°F pour slowly in a thin stream into egg whites, while mixer is running.
5. Add extracts and beat on medium speed for 13 minutes; then fold in candied fruit, if using, and mix for another 2 minutes.
6. Now fold in 1/2 cup sliced almonds.
7. Pour mixture in buttered and lightly dusted floured 9 pan.
8. Top with remaining almonds.
9. Let sit overnight and then cut into pieces.
10. Serve on a festive decorated plate.
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