Turrón

"Turrón (Spanish), torró (Catalan), or torrone (Italian) is a nougat confection, typically made ofhoney, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped into either a rectangular tablet or a round cake. It is frequently consumed as a traditional Christmas dessert in Spain and Italy. There are also some varieties in Latin America and the Philippines." (source wikipedia)

I had a first taste of  Turrón  last year when my sister brought some from Spain.  They were so delicious that we asked her to bring more this year on her visit last August.

While at Spain, she sent me a text telling that the moment she saw a supermarket there, she immediately asked for Turrónes.  Unfortunately, she was informed that they are not available as they are not in season.  She was further told that they are only available during Christmas season.  We were saddened for we won't have a taste of them anymore.

But the god/goddess of sweets (if there's one) was with us.  My sister told us her mother-in-law has some leftover from last year that are just  sitting in her pantry!  We were both ecstatic with that news and more than happy too for she brought more boxes of this delicious sweets than last year.

The stored Turrónes from last year...they look like books, huh?

 

Hard (the Alicante variety): A compact block of whole almonds in a brittle mass of eggs, honey and sugar; 64% almonds. (

 

 

Our version of the Turrónes - Turrónes de Casoy.  After eating the real Turrónes, I must say, we must improve ours.  Hmmm, might as well start doing recipe testing. :P

Wiki says there are two more varieties of  Turrónes - the one from Italy and Czech Republic.  I still have to taste them and compare.  Hopefully one day...