Turron Jijona (Spanish-Style Nougat Candy)

This Spanish-style candy is made with ground almonds, honey, and egg.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup finely ground almonds
• 1 cup orange blossom honey
• ⅛ teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)
• 1 egg whites, beaten stiff

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the honey into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Stir the almonds into the warm honey and remove from heat. Mix the egg yolks, cinnamon, and lemon zest into the almonds. Fold the egg whites into the mixture.

Step 2

Line a dish with parchment paper. Pour the mixture onto the parchment paper and smooth to a 1/2-inch layer. Place a sheet of parchment paper atop the mixture and then place a cutting board over the paper; place a few items on top of the cutting board to give it some weight.

Step 3

Allow the turron to dry for 3 days. Cut into 1-inch squares to serve.