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Nougat With Honey and Pistachios

Nougat With Honey and Pistachios

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Nougat With Honey and Pistachios is a delightfully chewy and naturally sweet confection that blends the floral richness of honey with the crunchy, nutty texture of pistachios. This elegant, simple recipe uses just a handful of pantry staples and produces a versatile treat perfect for snacking, gifting, or dessert. With its perfectly balanced chewy and crunchy texture, it offers a warm, nostalgic flavor that’s easy to make and irresistible to enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw or clover honey
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped

Other

  • Neutral oil or butter (for greasing pans)
  • Edible rice paper (optional, for wrapping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Tools: Measure all ingredients carefully, roughly chop the pistachios, and line your pan with parchment paper or edible rice paper to ensure easy removal and clean edges.
  2. Cook the Honey and Sugar Syrup: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine honey and granulated sugar. Heat gently while stirring until sugar dissolves, then increase heat and cook without stirring until the syrup reaches 140°C (285°F), the soft-ball stage, using a candy thermometer for accuracy.
  3. Whip the Egg Whites: While the syrup cooks, beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until they form stiff peaks, creating the fluffy base necessary for a light nougat texture.
  4. Combine Syrup with Egg Whites: Slowly pour the hot honey-sugar syrup into the whipped egg whites while continuously beating. This process incorporates the syrup evenly without scrambling the eggs, creating the perfect nougat consistency.
  5. Add Vanilla and Pistachios: Gently fold in the vanilla extract and roughly chopped pistachios to distribute their flavor and crunch evenly throughout the nougat mixture.
  6. Transfer and Set: Quickly pour the nougat batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Press edible rice paper on top if using, then leave it to cool completely at room temperature until firm.
  7. Cut and Enjoy: Once fully set, remove the nougat from the pan and slice into bars or squares with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the syrup reaches the correct temperature and avoid sticky or overly hard nougat.
  • Beat egg whites to stiff peaks for a light and airy nougat texture.
  • Work quickly when combining and spreading the nougat to prevent premature hardening.
  • Grease pans with neutral oil or butter and line with parchment or rice paper for easy removal.
  • Store nougat in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to preserve texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Cooking on stovetop, setting at room temperature
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: nougat, honey nougat, pistachio nougat, homemade nougat, chewy nougat, nutty nougat, gluten free dessert, natural sweetener dessert

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