What You Need to Know
Turrón, torró or torrone is a Mediterranean nougat confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped either into a rectangular tablet or a round cake. Turrón is usually eaten as a dessert food around Christmas in Spain and Italy.
Steps
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Turrón de Alicante (Spain): Traditional hard nougat with whole almonds
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Turrón de Jijona (Spain): Soft nougat variation with finely ground almonds
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Torrone Classico (Italy): Crisp version often containing citrus peel
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction