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Turon From Spain Recipe

Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of traditional Spanish Christmas Turrón! This recipe guides you through making a classic hard turrón, perfect for gifting or enjoying during the festive season. Learn to craft this iconic treat from scratch, using a simple marzipan recipe. The result? A deliciously crunchy and intensely flavorful confection that captures the magic of a Spanish Christmas.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 186 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Turon From Spain

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How to Make Turon From Spain

  1. **Make the Marzipan:** Sift together 1 cup (120g) blanched almonds, ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, and ¼ cup (30g) granulated sugar into a bowl.
  2. **Combine:** Mix the dry ingredients lightly.
  3. **Add Wet Ingredients:** Gradually beat in 1 large egg yolk and 1 teaspoon almond extract, using a knife or spatula to gently incorporate.
  4. **Knead the Marzipan:** Lightly dust a work surface with powdered sugar. Turn the marzipan mixture onto the surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until very smooth and pliable.
  5. **Set Aside:** Set the marzipan aside.
  6. **Cook the Sugar Mixture:** Combine ½ cup (70g) blanched almonds, ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, and ¼ cup (60g) honey in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  7. **Melt the Sugar:** Set the pan over very low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  8. **Bring to a Boil:** Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  9. **Boil and Stir:** Boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  10. **Incorporate Marzipan:** Remove from heat and immediately stir in the prepared marzipan.
  11. **Mix Thoroughly:** Beat the mixture vigorously until the marzipan is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  12. **Pour into Pan:** Pour the mixture into a well-greased 8x11 inch (15cm x 23cm) baking pan.
  13. **Cool and Cut:** Let it cool slightly, then score the mixture into 2 inch (4cm) squares while still slightly soft. Let it cool completely.
  14. **Break into Squares:** Once completely cool, carefully break the turrón into individual squares along the scored lines.
  15. **Serve or Store:** Serve immediately, or wrap the turrón pieces in parchment paper or wax paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

4g

Carbs

6g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Desserts Fruit Spanish Easy European Holiday Event Vegetarian Candy Nuts Dietary Christmas Number Of Servings