Pistachio Nougat
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
· 2 cups granulated sugar
· 1.5 cups light corn syrup
· 1/4 tsp salt
· 1/4 cup water
· 2 egg whites
· 1/2 tsp almond extract
· green food coloring
· 4 tbsp butter, softened
· 1 cup toasted pistachios
Preparation:
1. Prepare an 8x8 inch pan by covering it with aluminum foil and spraying
the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water in a large saucepan over
medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and continue to cook until
mixture reaches hard-ball stage (250 degrees).
3. While mixture is cooking, place egg whites in large bowl of stand mixer
and whisk until they hold stiff peaks.
4. When sugar syrup has reached 250 degrees, remove it from heat and slowly
pour approximately one quarter of the mixture into the stiff egg whites,
with the mixer running constantly. Continue to beat the egg whites until the
mixture holds its shape.
5. Return the saucepan with the remaining sugar syrup to the stove and
continue to cook over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches 300 degrees
(hard-crack stage).
6. With the mixer running, pour the remaining sugar syrup slowly into the
egg mixture and continue beating until mixture is thick and stiff.
7. Add the almond flavoring and a few drops of food coloring to tint the
nougat a delicate green. Add the softened butter and beat until the candy is
very thick and satiny. Add the nuts last and stir until combined.
8. Spoon the nougat into the prepared pan and press it smoothly and evenly.
Allow to set at room temperature and cut into small squares to serve. Store
in the refrigerator, wrapped individually in waxed paper or cling wrap.
Prettypinkbutterfly
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