Irresistible Cranberry Nougat Recipe with 6 Simple Steps
A sweet and chewy treat perfect for the holiday season, combining the tartness of cranberries with the soft texture of nougat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and honey in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly pour the hot syrup into the egg whites while continuing to beat.
- Fold in dried cranberries and chopped almonds.
- Spread the mixture into a prepared pan and let it set for several hours.
Notes
- Ensure the syrup reaches the hard ball stage for the best texture.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the syrup temperature.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg