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Creamy Almond Nougat

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An easy homemade nougat candy recipe featuring toasted almonds and a creamy, chewy texture perfect for gifting and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) honey, mild-flavored like clover
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) whole almonds, toasted
  • Rice paper sheets (optional, for lining)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool completely.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine honey, sugar, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Attach candy thermometer and boil syrup until it reaches 280°F (138°C), the soft crack stage. Avoid stirring once boiling.
  3. While syrup cooks, beat egg whites with salt in a clean bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Remove syrup from heat at 280°F. Slowly pour hot syrup in a thin stream into whipped egg whites while mixing constantly on low speed. Continue beating until mixture cools slightly and thickens to a creamy, glossy nougat.
  5. Gently fold toasted almonds and vanilla extract into the nougat mixture with a spatula, being careful not to deflate the airy texture.
  6. Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with rice paper or parchment. Pour nougat mixture into pan, spread evenly, and press lightly to compact. Cover with another rice paper sheet on top.
  7. Let nougat cool at room temperature until firm, at least 2 hours. For best results, wrap tightly and chill for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into small squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer for accurate syrup temperature to ensure perfect chewy texture. Whip egg whites in a clean, dry bowl for best results. Pour syrup slowly into egg whites while mixing to avoid cooking eggs unevenly. Lightly dust knife with powdered sugar when cutting nougat to prevent sticking. Rice paper sheets help with handling and presentation but are optional.

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