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Nougat Noir

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups country honey
1 1/2 cups blanched almonds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rub the butter on a slab of marble.

    Step 2

    Pour the honey in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes. Add the almonds and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly. The honey will begin to thicken and turn an amber color.

    Step 3

    To test if the nougat is ready, drop a teaspoon of honey into a glass of cold water; it should harden immediately. Remove honey from the heat and stir for 2 more minutes. Carefully pour the honey mixture onto the buttered marble slab (it will still be very hot). Smooth the mixture with a metal spoon to spread the almonds evenly. When the nougat is completely cool, break it into 2 inch pieces with the back of a knife. Store in a cool place.

TagsCandyDessertAlmondNutGluten FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerChristmasHouse & Garden
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