Turron de jijona recipe

Turron de Jijona recipe

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Turron de Jijona is a traditional Spanish dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. This delicious treat is made with just a few simple ingredients, including almonds, honey, and egg whites. The result is a soft and chewy nougat-like candy that is bursting with flavor. With its rich history and irresistible taste, Turron de Jijona is a must-try recipe for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Keywords: turron de jijona, Spanish dessert, almonds, honey, nougat

Turron de jijona recipe details

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Ingredients

250 g	caster sugar
250 g	white honey, if available or any clear honey
250 g	blanched almonds, toasted
250 g	hazelnuts, toasted
5 large	eggs, whites only
2 tsp	ground cinnamon
	rice paper to line mould

Instructions

Place the nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground and just becoming pasty.

Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until very stiff and add them to the nuts.

Place honey and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil and the sugar has completely dissolved. Mix the nut mixture into the honey and sugar. Stir constantly and thoroughly for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and pour into metal mould (they use a prepared wooden mould in Spain) lined with rice paper.

Leave to cool and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cut into squares.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 4 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a