Description
Cranberry Almond Nougat is a chewy and sweet confection made with nuts and dried fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups toasted almonds
- Edible rice paper sheets (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and optional edible rice paper.
- Toast the almonds at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until fragrant.
- Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Attach a candy thermometer and heat until the syrup reaches 250°F (121°C).
- Beat egg whites and salt in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar syrup to the egg whites while mixing at high speed until thick and glossy.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and toasted almonds.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Allow the nougat to set for 4-6 hours at room temperature or refrigerate.
- Slice into squares or bars and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg