I got inspired to make this torrone after seeing huge slabs of it at an Italian festival in my childhood neighborhood and now I make it for special occasions and wrap pieces in parchment for friends.
Ingredients
- Sugar: Brings sweetness and helps form the chewy nougat texture look for fresh dry granulated sugar
- Water: Helps dissolve the sugar for an even smooth syrup filtered water is best
- Honey: Adds floral depth and traditional flavor local honey brings the best aroma
- Nuts: Give crunch and richness classic are almonds or hazelnuts always toast for more flavor and use freshest you can find
- Egg whites: Create the airy marshmallow structure separate with care and use at room temperature
- Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor and gives warmth real vanilla makes a big difference
