Pistachio Torrone Recipe

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Pistachio Torrone
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  1. Oil baking pan, then line bottom and sides with pieces of edible wafer paper, trimming it to fit.
  2. Heat honey, sugar, and water in a 5-quart heavy pot over low heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, then bring to a boil over medium heat, without stirring, washing any sugar crystals down side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Put thermometer into syrup and continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until it registers 310 to 315°F (upper end of hard-crack stage).
  3. When thermometer reaches 300°F, start beating egg whites with salt in mixer, beating until they hold soft peaks. Remove syrup from heat and let stand until bubbles dissipate.
  4. With mixer at low speed, slowly pour hot syrup into whites in a thin stream down side of bowl. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture has cooled to warm (mixture will rise, then fall), about 20 minutes. Add flower water and almond extract and beat 1 minute more. Stir in pistachios.
  5. Sprinkle a work surface with cornstarch (1 tablespoon), then spoon torrone mixture onto cornstarch and gently knead a few times with hands dipped in cornstarch.
  6. Pat torrone mixture into baking pan and top with a square of wafer paper, trimming to fit. Let stand at room temperature at least 8 hours.
  7. Run a sharp thin knife around edges of pan, then invert torrone onto a cutting board. Leaving wafer paper on, trim ends and cut torrone into 1-inch-wide strips. Wrap each torrone strip in parchment paper. (If desired, cut each strip into 2-inch rectangles.)
  8. Cooks' note: Torrone keeps in an airtight container in a dry place at cool room temperature 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1158.69 Kcal (4851 kJ)
Calories from fat 420 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.67g 72%
Sodium 788.87mg 33%
Potassium 1149.96mg 24%
Total Carbs 186.43g 62%
Sugars 162.8g 651%
Dietary Fiber 10.03g 40%
Protein 23.63g 47%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 3.3mg 19%
Calcium 152.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 324.59 Kcal (1359 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.07g 72%
Sodium 220.99mg 33%
Potassium 322.15mg 24%
Total Carbs 52.23g 62%
Sugars 45.61g 651%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 40%
Protein 6.62g 47%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 19%
Calcium 42.6mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.3
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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