Turrón de Jijona

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index, while corn syrup is more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while peanuts are a budget-friendly alternative.

Toast the almonds in a pan over low heat for around 10 minutes, stirring constantly until well-roasted.

Let the toasted almonds cool down before blending them until finely ground, about 10 seconds.

In a medium-sized pot, combine caster sugar and honey, and heat over low fire to melt the sugar and create a syrup, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Once the sugar is melted and combined with the honey, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Whisk the pasteurized egg whites in a bowl until frothy, then gradually mix in the cooled syrup for about one minute.

Add a pinch of cinnamon and lemon zest to the egg white mixture and whisk to combine.

Fold the ground almonds into the mixture using a spatula until it forms a thick paste.

Prepare a mold by lining it with baking paper and optionally spraying it with butter or oil.

Transfer the turrón mixture into the prepared mold and smooth the top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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