Turrón de Jijona

Turrón de Jijona is a soft nougat made with almonds, honey, sugar, and egg whites. It was named after its birthplace, a small Valencian town of Jijona (Xixona). This nougat is made by cooking sugar, honey, almonds, and egg whites. It has a light brown color, and it is speckled with tiny almond pieces. The ingredients are cooked, turned into a paste, and then cooked again in the so-called boixets. The mixture is then poured into molds until it sets. This nougat does not include any wafers. It can be made with several types of honey, including rosemary and orange blossom honey, while the almonds must come from the Mediterranean region. This nougat is traditionally associated with Christmas, but it is available year-round.