Old-Fashioned Gumdrop Nougat Candy
Delight in this nostalgic Old-Fashioned Gumdrop Nougat Candy, combining chewy nougat with colorful, fruity gumdrops for a sweet, classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites, beaten until stiff peaks form
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups assorted gumdrops, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
- Lightly grease and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until mixture reaches 250°F (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- While syrup cooks, beat egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually pour hot sugar syrup into the beaten egg whites, beating continuously until mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Stir in vanilla extract, chopped gumdrops, and nuts (if using) quickly before the mixture sets.
- Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Allow to cool and set completely at room temperature, about 2 hours.
- Once set, cut into small squares and store in an airtight container.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the nuts before adding them, or swap gumdrops for dried fruit for a different twist.
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