TURKISH HAZELNUTS

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A lovely traditional Turkish sweet. If you start with hazelnuts that have been skinned, there's very little effort involved. The one hour prep time includes about forty minutes where all you do is stir the nuts at ten minute intervals.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups hazelnuts
2 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 dash salt
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a large shallow baking pan, toast hazelnuts in 325º oven, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add sugar and salt, beating until stiff.
  • Fold in toasted hazelnuts.
  • Melt butter in same pan; spread nut mixture on top.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 325º or until nut are browned and butter is absorbed.
  • Stir nuts thoroughly every 10 minutes during baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 76.5, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 7.4

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