Desserts

Catalan Turron (Nougat)

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todavia no la hago, pero la pienso hacer.

posted by

a cook

on 12/14/2005

time

prep:

15 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

18 servings, about 4 (1-1/4-inch) pieces each

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What You Need

1-1/2

cups honey

egg whites, stiffly beaten

1/2

lb. almonds, blanched, peeled (keep warm)

oz. hazelnuts, peeled, roasted (keep warm)

Make It

HEAT honey in heavy saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly until honey comes to boil. Remove from heat. Cool 1 minute.

STIR in egg whites; return saucepan to heat. Cook until mixture reaches toffee-like consistency (hardball stage). Add nuts; mix well.

SPREAD mixture into 15x10x1-inch pan lined with parchment or wax paper. Cover with second sheet of parchment or wax paper. Weight the top evenly. Let cool. Cut into 1-1/4-inch squares.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Remove Skins From Hazelnuts

Preheat oven to 375°F. Soak hazelnuts in cold water for 1 minute. Drain, but don't dry. Bake 10 minutes, or until skins begin to flake off. Place a few of the nuts in damp dish towel and rub to remove the skins. Repeat.

Food Facts

The nuts should be kept warm when making turron. After blanching or roasting, cover nuts with foil to keep warm. Previously peeled or blanched nuts can be warmed in 200°F oven for 15 minutes.