Ah, nougat! This sweet treat so appreciated during the end-of-year celebrations! There are many variations of nougat, but one of the most emblematic is undoubtedly honey nougat. In this article, we invite you to discover the secrets of making this delicacy, and we give you a simple recipe to make!
Want to treat yourself? Discover our white nougat with honey and white nougat with lavender honey , or our soft black nougat with honey .
The making of nougat
Nougat is characterized by its sweet taste and soft texture. Its basic ingredients are simple but essential: egg whites (for the airy texture), honey, dried fruits (traditionally almonds or hazelnuts), sugar, and of course honey, which gives it its sweet and natural flavor.
As for the stages of its manufacture, nougat is obtained by cooking honey combined with egg whites whipped into snow to obtain a meringue. Roasted almonds, pistachios or hazelnuts are added at the end of preparation. If the nougat is rich in honey, it will be particularly soft.
Nougat can be kept for several months. It is recommended to keep it cool to ensure a firm consistency.
The recipe for honey nougat
Ingredients :
- 120g lavender honey
- 200g + 20g caster sugar
- 60g of water
- 35g of glucose
- 35g egg whites at room temperature
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50g whole hazelnuts
- 30g of pistachios
- 95g raw almonds
Preparation :
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Roast the almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios for 10 minutes then rub the hazelnuts between your hands to remove the skin.
- Heat the 200g of sugar, the water and the glucose to 140°C to make a syrup.
- When the syrup reaches 110°C, start beating the egg whites with a pinch of salt and heat the honey.
- Add the 20g of sugar to the stiff egg whites.
- When the honey reaches 130°C, pour it into the egg whites.
- When the glucose syrup reaches the desired temperature, add it directly to the egg whites.
- Let the meringue dry for 10 minutes.
- Add the dried fruits to the meringue.
- Place baking paper at the bottom of a mold, pour in your mixture, spread it out to obtain a layer about 3cm thick and cover it with baking paper. (It is possible to use wafer paper)
- When your nougat is ready, heat the blade of a large knife a little and cut it according to your preferences.
Enjoy your meal!
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