Nougat with Almonds and Cherries

Baking and Desserts | European cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour 10 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Nougat with Almonds and Cherries

Ingredients

Sugar - 17.6 oz
Glucose Powder - 8.8 oz
Honey - 6.2 oz
Egg white - 2 pieces
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Butter - 4.4 oz
Chopped almonds - 2.1 oz
Ground dried cherries - 3.5 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Grease a baking dish measuring 18x28 cm with butter and line it with parchment paper. Mix sugar, syrup, honey, 3 tablespoons of water, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Place over low heat and stir until fully dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes until the mixture hardens when dropped into cold water, or when the syrup reaches 252°F.

Step 2

Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour in a quarter of the syrup and continue beating for 5 minutes. Heat the remaining syrup for 2 minutes until it reaches 315°F, then slowly add it to the egg whites while continuously beating.

Step 3

Add the vanilla and butter and beat for another 5 minutes, then fold in the almonds and cherries using a wooden spoon. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and smooth it out. Cool for 2 hours until set. Turn out onto a board and cut into small squares. Wrap each piece in cellophane and store in the refrigerator.