Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese brittle nougat
Hard caramel nougat with almonds and sesame.
◷ 45 min / 24 servings
Method
- Line a shallow tray with a heatproof silicone mat. Keep almonds warm.
- Heat sugar, honey, water and lemon juice in a heavy pan until sugar dissolves.
- Boil without stirring until 150°C and amber. Remove from heat and stir in almonds and sesame.
- Pour onto mat and flatten with an oiled spatula. Cool completely and break into pieces.
✳ From the kitchen
This is brittle and egg-free, unlike white nougat.
Tradition reference
Savina · Traditional Gozitan foods and confections ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.