Turron

Name: Turron
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 cups raw blanched almonds, toasted; 1 cup honey; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg white, whipped; 2 edible wafer paper sheets

A classic Spanish holiday confection made with toasted almonds, honey, sugar, and egg white. It features a rich nutty flavor with a firm yet chewy texture.

50 minMediumServes 16210 cal/serving

SpanishDessertStovetop and OvenVegetarianMediterraneanHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups raw blanched almonds, toasted
1 cup honey
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg white, whipped
2 edible wafer paper sheets

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 3 cups toasted raw blanched almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden brown.
2

Combine 1 cup honey and 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles.
3

In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg white until stiff peaks form.
4

Slowly pour the hot syrup into the whipped egg white while whisking continuously.
5

Return saucepan to low heat and stir continuously until mixture thickens and turns pale amber.
6

Fold in toasted raw blanched almonds until evenly distributed.
7

Line a small rectangular pan with 2 edible wafer paper sheets, pour in mixture, level top, cover with second sheet of edible wafer paper sheets, and let cool completely before slicing.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Turron at?

For Turron, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1.

What should Turron look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until mixture thickens and turns pale amber.

Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Turron necessary?

Step 1 reads: "Spread 3 cups toasted raw blanched almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden brown." It is quick and it shows. Step 1 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

Is there a substitute for honey in Turron?

The entry for Turron calls for 1 cup honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Does Turron contain tree nuts?

Yes: 3 cups raw blanched almonds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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