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Syros Island Nougat

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This Greek dessert features Roasted pistachios & almonds, Sugar, Corn syrup, Honey, Cream of tartar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1318.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Greek dessert features Roasted pistachios & almonds, Sugar, Corn syrup, Honey, Cream of tartar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Roasted pistachios & almonds
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Corn syrup
  • 1 cup Honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 3 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/4 cup Oil for pan
Directions
  1. 1
    Cornstarch (or see note) Note: Sweet rice flour or thin rice wafers may be used instead of cornstarch to
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    line pan.
  3. 3
    Roast nuts on shallow pan in preheated oven at 350 degrees F (177&# 194;°C) for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar in a deep sauce pot.
  5. 5
    Stir gently over medium heat until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil.
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    After it comes to a
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    boil ,
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    cover pot for 5 minutes, then
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    wash down sides of pot with a clean
  10. 10
    brush to
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    remove sugar crystals.
  12. 12
    Continue cooking on medium-high heat to 272 degrees F (133ðC) on a jelly thermometer.
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    Remove from heat.
  14. 14
    In a separate pot heat honey to boil.
  15. 15
    Whip egg whites and salt until stiff and dry using a heavy electric mixer and large bowl.
  16. 16
    Add a small amount of honey at first in a thin stream, very slowly.
  17. 17
    Beat in vanilla and continue adding remaining honey and then syrup.
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    Beat until batch thickens and the beater slows down.
  19. 19
    Add nuts and blend in.
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    Oil a long shallow pan.
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    Sift a thick layer of cornstarch or sweet rice flour over it or lay rice wafers over bottom.
  22. 22
    Pour out the nougat.
  23. 23
    Dust top with more rice flour or thin rice wafers and let stand overnight to set.
  24. 24
    Cut into rectangular pieces about 3/4" by 1" and wrap individually in heavy waxed paper

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1318.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.0g70%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1287.1mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 227.0g76%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 191.5g
Protein 17.0g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, baking, blending, boiling, corn, cream, dessert, greek, honey, island, nougat, oil, pan, pistachios, roasted, roasting, salt, sugar, syros, syrup
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