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CROCCANTE di MANDORLE all”Arancia 🍊 facilissimo e veloce 🎄

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Croccante all'Arancia

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Croccante all'Arancia is a delightful confection that showcases the vibrant flavors of oranges combined with crunchy nuts. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, this treat embodies the spirit of Italian sweets, often made for celebrations and gatherings. In modern times, variations abound, incorporating different nuts or flavors, making it a beloved dessert across the globe.

ItalianITdessert
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
700 g almonds
500 g sugar
1 tablespoon orange honey
1 orange
5-6 tablespoons water

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and provide similar crunch.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: cashews

Pecans offer a similar flavor profile.

orange zest

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: none

Lemon zest can provide a similar citrus flavor.

1

Toast the almonds by arranging them on an oven tray.

2

Bake the almonds at 200°C static (190°C ventilated) for about 4-5 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.

3

In a saucepan, combine sugar and 5-6 tablespoons of water and let the sugar melt.

4

Add honey to the mixture and stir only at the beginning.

5

Cook until the mixture becomes caramel-colored, then add the toasted almonds.

6

Optionally, add orange peel for additional flavor.

7

Pour the mixture immediately onto parchment paper, being careful not to burn yourself.

8

Spread out the mixture immediately to your desired thickness.

9

Let it cool before detaching the pieces.

Cooking Techniques

candy-making

Equipment Needed

oven traysaucepanparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Orange BrittleCroccante di Arancia
Local Name: Croccante all'Arancia

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