TORRONES - A CHRISTMAS TIME NOUGAT CANDY
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 foodnetwork.com.
Provided by Manami
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer registers at 260°F.
- In an electric mixer, beat egg whites to form stiff peaks.
- When sugar reaches 260°F pour slowly in a thin stream into egg whites, while mixer is running.
- Add extracts and beat on medium speed for 13 minutes; then fold in candied fruit, if using, and mix for another 2 minutes.
- Now fold in 1/2 cup sliced almonds.
- Pour mixture in buttered and lightly dusted floured 9" pan.
- Top with remaining almonds.
- Let sit overnight and then cut into pieces.
- Serve on a "festive" decorated plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 49.9, Protein 2.2
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