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Homemade sticky nougat with crunchy hazelnuts on baking paper, ready to be sliced

Homemade Chewy Sticky Nougat (with Hazelnuts)

Stevie G
Master this classic South African homemade nougat! Featuring a delightfully chewy and sticky texture with crunchy hazelnuts, it's the perfect sweet treat for sharing or gifting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine South African
Servings 1 kg
Calories 2767 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hazel nuts coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups sugar white
  • 2 egg whites
  • 375 ml light corn syrup
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 62.5 ml butter
  • 1 ml salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine the corn syrup, sugar, salt and water in heavy-bottomed saucepan and simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to boil and boil without stirring, until a small amount dropped in very cold water forms a hardball.
  • Beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff but not dry, then little by little beat in ¼ of the corn syrup mixture and continue beating until the mixture holds its shape.
  • Boil the remaining syrup until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage, then beat little by little into the first mixture.
  • Continue beating until the mixture begins to hold its shape.
  • Stir in the vanilla essence and the butter or margarine and beat until very thick and creamy.
  • Stir in the nuts and pour into a buttered square 200 mm pan, smoothing the top, and let stand until firm.
  • Turn out of the pan and cut into 2 cm pieces.

Notes

    • Storage: Store your homemade nougat in an airtight container at room temperature. Place layers of baking paper or edible rice paper between slices to prevent them from sticking together.
    • Shelf Life: Properly stored, nougat will typically keep well for up to 2-3 weeks.
    • Cutting: For easy cutting, use a sharp, oiled knife or a pizza cutter. Cleaning the knife frequently will prevent sticking and give you cleaner cuts.
    • Serving: Enjoy your sticky nougat as a delightful stand-alone sweet, as part of a dessert platter, or finely chopped and sprinkled over ice cream or other desserts.

Nutrition

Calories: 2767kcalCarbohydrates: 419gProtein: 25gFat: 123gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 67gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 968mgPotassium: 943mgFiber: 12gSugar: 405gVitamin A: 1523IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 6mg
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