Photo: Torrone Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups superfine sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup diced candied fruit, plus additional for topping
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Directions
Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer temperature registers 260 degrees F.
Meanwhile, in an electric mixer, beat egg whites to form stiff peaks. When sugar reaches 260 degrees F, slowly pour in a thin stream into egg whites, while the mixer is running. Add extracts, beat on medium speed for 13 minutes, then fold the candied fruit into the mixture. Mix for another 2 minutes, then fold in 1/2 cup of the almonds. Pour mixture into 9-inch square cake pan sprayed with baking spray or butter the pan and then dust with flour. Top with remaining almonds and additional candied fruit.
Let sit overnight, then cut into serving pieces.
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By ampmarini
on September 20, 2011
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I made this and I had the opposite problem. I wanted something chewy so I could cut into pieces but it came out hard. Not a problem on my end I like it like that but I was bringing it somewhere and dipping slices would have been easier. I will still break it in pieces and dip. I saw several different recipes and the temps were all over the place so I kind of wung it and brought it to about 280 (his was 260, another was 300, when I make caramel my recipe calls to bring it to 260 so I thought it may come out the same. Either way the taste is fantastic and I am happy with the recipe.
By boing9
on June 16, 2011
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These are awesome and truly have a great flavor and texture. I never make these on moist or rainy days. These were a rare treat for our family when I was a kid. They came in little rectangle single piece boxes and had wafer on top (that reminds me of communion wafers. Thank You, boing
By Granolaa
Brighton, 61
on December 06, 2010
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I adore this recipe! Great texture and flavor, and its come out perfectly every time. By far the most well loved and popular holiday treat I make, and I have to make more and more every year to keep up with the demand!
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