Description
A delightful Italian confection made with honey, sugar, and toasted nuts, perfect for holiday celebrations or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups honey
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg whites
- 3 cups toasted nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1 cup candied orange peel (optional)
- Wafer sheets
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine honey, sugar, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Once the honey mixture reaches the desired temperature, slowly pour it into the egg whites while beating continuously.
- Keep mixing until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Stir in the toasted nuts and candied orange peel (if using).
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wafer sheets, smoothing it out evenly.
- Place another wafer sheet on top and allow it to cool completely before cutting into pieces.
Notes
Store nougat in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or in the refrigerator if in a humid environment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg