Almond Nougat Recipe

Name: Almond Nougat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water; 2 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; red food coloring or green food coloring; 1/4 cup soft butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1 cup toasted chopped almonds; 1/4 cup chopped candied cherry

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
red food coloring or green food coloring
1/4 cup soft butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 cup toasted chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped candied cherry

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["Mix first 4 ingredients in heavy saucepan.", "Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.", "Cook,without stirring, until a small amount of the mixture dropped in cold water forms a hard ball (250-f).", "Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry, in large bowl of electric mixer.", "Gradually beat in about one fourth (not more) of the syrup and continue beating until mixture holds its shape.", "Cook remaining syrup until a small amount of mixture separates into hard and brittle threads when dropped in cold water (300-f) gradually beat into first mixture, and continue beating until the mixture begins to hold its shape.", "Add flavoring and food coloring to tint a delicate shade.", "Beat in butter; continue beating until very thick and satiny.", "Stir in nuts and cherries.", "Press into a buttered 8x8x2"" pan, smoothing top.", "Let stand until firm.", "Turn out of pan, and cut in 1 1/2"" by 1"" pieces.", "Wrap each piece individually in waxed paper.", "For best flavor, store several days in a cool place before serving."]

848

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup, 2 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Almond Nougat falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Nougat

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