8
servings15
minutes45
minutes180
kcalTraditional Italian Torone is a chewy, fragrant, and slightly crunchy block of sweetness prepared from honey, sugar, egg whites, and roasted nuts. Torone, created in 1441 to honor Bianca Maria Visconti and Francesco Sforza's wedding, is great for Christmas and year-round celebrations. Prepare a mold, melt honey and sugar, beat egg whites, add syrup, almonds, and vanilla essence, pour and spread, and slice. Torone can be replaced with pistachios or a variety of nuts for a different taste. Torone lasts two weeks in an airtight container. Reduce cooking time for softer texture.
Honey - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - 1/4 cup
Egg whites - 2 large (room temperature)
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Salt - A pinch
Toasted almonds or hazelnuts - 2 cups
Edible rice paper (wafer paper) - For lining