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Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)

November 27, 2016 by Caroline's Cooking 18 Comments

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Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)When I lived in Spain, I think it’s fair to say you could not get through the festive season without having turron at least once. You could barely pass a store selling food without it being front and center in the window. Bars upon bars filled the shelves at Christmas-time and you definitely wouldn’t have a party without it. It’s something my parents bring back from Spain regularly and so I sometimes enjoy it if I am visiting. Since this week’s Sunday Supper is all about homemade food gifts, I knew it would make a great choice as something a little different from your more common cookie (especially since I’ve already shared cranberry gin which makes the best gift!).

Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)What is turron?

Turron (or turrón as it is correctly spelt in Spanish) is Spanish nougat and comes in various forms. The two classics are turron de Alicante, which has whole nuts in a kind of honey candy. It’s hard and brittle and while tasty, I always worried I was about to break a tooth on it. The other main kind is turron de Jijona. This kind is soft, made with ground almonds and is a little like marzipan but to me at least, a lot tastier.

As with many Spanish dishes, turron is not difficult to make and does not have many ingredients. However, the quality of those ingredients is important. Ideally, you should use Marcona almonds and grind them yourself to ensure you get as much of the almond oil in the final product as possible. It might seem a bit weird being slightly oily, but really that’s kind of a good thing for this. I, however, do not have a grinder so instead used the best pre-ground almonds available. You also want to use a good honey as the flavor definitely comes through.

making Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)How it’s made

To make it, all you do is warm the honey with the sugar, add the cinnamon and a little lemon zest then whisk in the egg white. Mix in the ground almonds then press it into a lined dish. Cover the top and weigh it down, chilling in the fridge, overnight.

Turron is a classic Spanish sweet treat for the festive season that I think we should all adopt. The little bites of are full of delicious almond and honey flavor that is enjoyed by young and old alike. Easy to make and perfect for gifting. Or just dig in yourself. There’s no judgement here.

Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)

Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)
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Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Turron is a classic sweet treat in Spain over the Holiday season. There are various versions, but this is one of the most common and both easy and delicious.

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 16 approx or many more, depending on serving size - 2 bars
Calories: 177 kcal
Author: Caroline's Cooking
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup honey 200g
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 8tbsp icing sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 lemon zest (approx 1/2 lemon or a little less)
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 cups ground almonds/almond flour 300g (ground at home if you can if not bought)
Instructions
  1. Line 2 6x4in dishes with cling wrap/film.
  2. Warm the honey over a medium-low heat in a skillet/frying pan. Whisk in the confectioners sugar and keep stirring until it is blended in. Continue to warm a couple minutes then add the cinnamon and lemon zest.
  3. Mix the cinnamon and lemon in well then remove the pan from the heat and add the egg white. Whisk it in quickly to ensure it is well mixed. Don't worry that it initially get white streaks, but do mix it well or you will get chunks of egg white in there even after mixing which you don't really want.
  4. Return to the heat, warm a minute then stir in the almonds. Mix through well then divide evenly between the two lined dishes. Press the mixture down well, getting it into the corners and flattening the top. Cover the top then weigh it down. Leave to chill and compress overnight in the fridge before removing by lifting up by the cling wrap/film. Cut into chunks to serve. Best kept refrigerated but it will keep well.
Nutrition Facts
Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4%
Calcium 4.6%
Iron 4.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Try these other international seasonal treats:

German hazelnut Christmas cookies
German hazelnut Christmas cookies
Stollen is Germany's Christmas cake - this version is made with dried plums, lemon zest & spice. Wonderfully moist & delicious; a perfect seasonal treat.
dried plum stollen
Brunkager are Danish Christmas cookies with a delicious spiced flavor and a wonderful crunch. Prefect to add to your cookie plate.
Brunkager Danish Christmas cookies

See all the other Holiday food gift ideas being shared today:

Baked Goods

  • Cinnamon and Spice Granola by Simple and Savory
  • Coconut Macaroon Tarts by Asian In America
  • Cranberry Coffee Cake by Food Done Light
  • Mini Pumpkin Breads by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Snowman Poop by Palatable Pastime

Candy

  • A Trio of Brittle by The Freshman Cook
  • Homemade Peanut Brittle by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots
  • Peanut Butter Fudge by Family Around The Table
  • Superfoods Fruit & Nut Bites by My Life Cookbook
  • Toffee Candied Peanuts by New South Charm
  • Turron de Jijona (Spanish Soft Nougat) by Caroline’s Cooking

Chocolate

  • Espresso Fudge by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix by My Imperfect Kitchen
  • Peppermint Bark Candy by Life Tastes Good
  • Peppermint Bark Popcorn by A Mind “Full” Mom
  • Red Wine Hot Fudge Sauce by The Crumby Cupcake

Jams, Syrups, Drinks

  • Blood and Sand Jam by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Creamy Lemoncello by Monica’s Table
  • Warm Gingerbread Syrup by Food Lust People Love

Mixes and Spices

  • Cherry Almond Scone Mix by Baking Sense
  • Cranberry Almond Quick Bread Mix by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Lavender-infused Sugar and Lazy Shortbread by Sunday Supper Movement

Remember to pin for later! Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat) - made with only a few ingredients and a few minutes, this classic Spanish sweet treat makes a fantastic Holiday food gift, or serve it to guests to round off a meal/accompany a coffee.

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Filed Under: Holiday ideas, International flavors, Snack, Spanish food Tagged With: almond, almond flour, gluten-free, honey, Spanish

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Comments

  1. Christie says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:43 am

    I’m not a huge fan of nougat, but this one sounds delicious! I bet it tastes nothing like that stuff in candy bars I don’t like. I’m just going to have to try it and find out!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks Christie, this is really so much better than your typical nougat so do give it a try. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Kristen Chidsey says

    November 27, 2016 at 9:02 am

    The flavors that are added to this nougat are incredible!! And I want that whisk–my papa had one just like it and I love it!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks Kristen, the flavors are so good. And that whisk is from my mum, I love it too!

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    November 27, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Oh, boy, would I love to receive a bag of this torron for the holidays! What delicious flavors!!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Liz, the flavors are indeed so good!

      Reply
  4. Hezzi-D says

    November 27, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I love nougat but I don’t think I’ve ever had it homemade. It sounds tasty!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks, it’s really easy to make and the flavors are so delicious.

      Reply
  5. Denise Wright says

    November 27, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    The flavors in this sound wonderful…almonds, honey, lemon zest….yum! I’m going to have to try this over the holidays just for myself. My dad would have LOVED this.

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks Denise, it’s a delicious mix, hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  6. sarah says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    What a delicious addition to the sweet table!

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    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  7. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    This looks so soft and chewy!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks, it is and tasty too!

      Reply
  8. Eileen says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Oh, I can’t wait to try this recipe. It’s right up my alley.

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    • Caroline's Cooking says

      November 30, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Eileen, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  9. linda says

    December 4, 2016 at 3:13 am

    This looks fantastic, caroline. I love these Turon de Jijona! Thanks for sharing it at Fiesta Friday! 🙂

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks Linda, it’s so tasty.

      Reply

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