Description
Homemade jelly nougat candy delivers sweet memories of Mediterranean confectionery traditions. Rich layers of marshmallow, fruit jellies, and nutty crunch create a delightful treat you will savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (450 g / 16 oz) mini marshmallows
- 2 cups (450 g / 16 oz) white chocolate chips
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.5 oz) gummy candies (like gumdrops or gummy bears), chopped into small pieces
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2 oz) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Sugar Syrup Creation: Meld granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan, heating gently and stirring until sugar dissolves completely and mixture becomes translucent.
- Flavor Infusion: Integrate butter and vanilla extract into the simmering syrup, stirring continuously to achieve a uniform blend and develop rich, aromatic undertones.
- Consistency Check: Elevate mixture to a rolling boil for 5-7 minutes, monitoring its transformation and performing the cold water test to ensure a precise soft ball stage, indicating optimal nougat texture.
- Nougat Formation: Fold chopped nuts into the syrup, ensuring even distribution, then transfer the molten mixture to a parchment-lined baking dish, spreading smoothly and allowing natural cooling at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Jelly Layer Preparation: Combine fruit jelly, water, and gelatin powder in a separate saucepan, heating and stirring until the gelatin dissolves completely, creating a luminous, transparent liquid.
- Layer Assembly: Delicately cascade the jelly mixture over the set nougat foundation, guaranteeing an even, elegant coating that blankets the entire surface uniformly.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the confection for 2-3 hours, enabling the jelly to solidify and develop a pristine, glossy finish that complements the underlying nougat base.
- Presentation: Extract from refrigeration and precision-slice into refined, bite-sized cubes or sophisticated rectangular segments using a razor-sharp knife for clean, professional edges.
- Storage: Preserve the delicate jelly nougat candy in an hermetic container, maintaining its exquisite texture and flavor profile for up to one week.
Notes
- Manage Sugar Syrup Carefully: Monitor heat closely to prevent burning or crystallization, stirring gently to ensure smooth dissolution without creating sugar granules.
- Check Soft Ball Stage Precisely: Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature (235-240°F) to guarantee perfect nougat consistency and prevent over or undercooking.
- Distribute Nuts Evenly: Fold nuts gently to maintain uniform texture and prevent clumping, ensuring each bite contains a balanced nutty crunch.
- Control Cooling Temperature: Allow nougat to set at room temperature to prevent cracking, and refrigerate jelly layer gradually to maintain smooth surface and prevent condensation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg