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Almond-Pistachio Nougatine

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Almond-Pistachio Nougatine Jean Cazals

Ingredients

Makes a 12 x 12 in square

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sliced almonds
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
2 tbsp unsalted butter
  1. Making the Caramel

    Step 1

    Put the sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan and make a light caramel: Place saucepan over medium heat. The sugar will melt and start to caramelize. When the mixture is pale brown, add the almonds, pistachios, and butter. Mix well to coat the nuts in the caramel and toast them lightly.

  2. Making the Nougatine

    Step 2

    Working quickly, turn the mixture out onto a sheet of parchment paper or onto a silicone mat. Place a second sheet or mat on top, then roll out the nougatine very thinly with a rolling pin. To finish, cut out the desired shapes using a knife or a pair of scissors. If the nougatine hardens too much to cut, reheat it in a 275°F oven for 4 to 5 minutes to soften it a little. (Store in an airtight container, away from moisture, for up to 1 month.)

Variation:

Dipping the nougatine into some chocolate will make this confection even more indulgent. Or process it into crumbs and sprinkle over a summer fruit compote or ice cream.

Reprinted with permission fromÀ la Mère de Famille: Recipes from the Beloved Parisian Confectionerby Julien Merceron. Text copyright © 2011 by Julien Merceron; photographs copyright © 2011 Jean Cazals. First published in the United States of America in 2014 by Chronicle Books LLC.
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  • 这是一个非常容易。我做了这个7 - 8次ready. I followed the recipe exactly as written the first time, then played with the types of nuts the following times. The only complaint I have is having to convert the recipe to grams. It’s an easy conversion, but frustrating that I have to do it.

    • Lanet

    • Virginia

    • 12/30/2021

  • I followed the recipe exactly. The results were good. I didn't slice it, I broke it into bite size pieces. This is basically peanut brittle,.

    • dac45

    • colorado

    • 4/7/2014

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