Homemade Peanut Nougat Recipe
Homemade peanut nougat bars are crunchy and delicious treats, perfect for dessert or holidays. With only 6 ingredients and a hint of vanilla, you can delight friends and family. Try the variant with hazelnuts or almonds for a different twist!
Ingredients
- 250 g Peanuts Shelled
- 320 g Honey
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 Orange Zest Grated
- 3 Lemon Juice Drops
- 1 Vanilla Pinch of Powder
Instructions
- Begin by whisking the egg whites until stiff peaks form in a saucepan, adding three drops of lemon juice to stabilize the mixture.
- Gently fold in the honey to the whipped egg whites, being careful not to deflate them.
- Place the saucepan over very low heat and let the mixture cook for about 2 hours, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking.
- After two hours, add the shelled peanuts, grated orange zest, and a pinch of vanilla powder to the mixture.
- Mix well until you achieve a homogeneous mixture and transfer everything to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Level the surface with the blade of a knife to reach a uniform thickness of about 2 cm.
- Allow it to cool completely before cutting the nougat into small pieces.
Notes
For an original and crunchy twist, lightly toast the peanuts in a pan before using them in the recipe.