Name: Homemade Pistachio Nougat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup (approximately 200 g) shelled pistachios, shelled and lightly toasted (optional); 2 cups granulated sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup (or golden syrup / honey as a variation); ½ cup water; 2 large egg whites; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for extra flavor); Optional: ¼ cup chopped dried fruits (like cranberries or apricots) or bits of white chocolate

Homemade Pistachio Nougat

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A delightful blend of chewy nougat and crunchy toasted pistachios, perfect for holidays and gifting.

Author: info-nailzspagmail-com
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: About 16 pieces 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Candy Making
Cuisine: General
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup (approximately 200 g) shelled pistachios, shelled and lightly toasted (optional)
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup (or golden syrup / honey as a variation)
½ cup water
2 large egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for extra flavor)
Optional: ¼ cup chopped dried fruits (like cranberries or apricots) or bits of white chocolate

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Instructions

Toast the Pistachios (Optional but Recommended)
Cook the Sugar Syrup
Whip Egg Whites
Combine Syrup and Egg Whites
Fold in Pistachios (and Optional Add-Ins)
Shape and Set
Cool & Slice

Notes

Use a candy thermometer for accurate syrup temperature. For softer nougat, remove from heat earlier.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 160
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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