Simple Homemade Nougat: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion

Here's a simple nougat recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup nuts (almonds, pistachios, etc.), toasted

Instructions:

1. Prepare Baking Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. Heat Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, honey, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
3. Whip Egg Whites: While the sugar mixture cooks, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks in a large bowl.
4. Combine: Once the sugar mixture reaches 300°F, slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites, continuously whisking. Add vanilla extract and keep beating until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
5. Add Nuts: Fold in the toasted nuts.
6. Spread into Pan: Quickly spread the nougat mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Cool: Allow the nougat to cool completely at room temperature. Once set, cut into squares or bars.

Tips:

• Use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the syrup temperature.
• Work quickly when combining the hot syrup with the egg whites and pouring the mixture into the pan, as it sets fast.
• Customize by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits.

Enjoy your homemade nougat!