Colorful Dried Fruit Nougat
With the holidays approaching, it is the perfect time to make homemade nougat to share as a thoughtful gift. This upgraded version features colorful dried fruits and peanuts for a vibrant, attractive treat.
Ingredients
Marshmallows
180g
Butter
50g
Milk powder
100g (whole milk, sugar-free)
Peeled peanut kernels
80g
Assorted dried fruits
110g
Instructions
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Step 1
Place raw peanuts in the oven on the middle rack and bake at 150 degrees top and bottom heat for about 20 minutes until fully cooked
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Step 2
Remove the skins from the peanuts and set aside
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Step 3
Prepare the dried fruits, cut large pieces into smaller ones and set aside
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Step 4
Prepare all other ingredients
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Step 5
Place a non-stick pan on the stove and turn to low heat. Pour the butter into the pan to melt
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Step 6
After the butter has completely melted, pour in the marshmallows and continue to melt the marshmallows
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Step 7
After the marshmallows have completely melted, pour in the milk powder and mix thoroughly
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Step 8
Turn off the heat after the milk powder is evenly mixed, pour in the dried fruits and peanut kernels, and mix as evenly as possible; if not evenly mixed, you can wear disposable baking gloves and knead evenly by hand
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Step 9
Place the nougat into a mold and press it flat. You can also use tools like a rolling pin; in short, press it flat and neat, the flatter it is, the better the cut pieces will look
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Step 10
After the nougat has cooled, turn it out of the mold
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Step 11
Cut along the existing lines using a serrated knife. If using another square pan, cut according to your preferred size
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Step 12
Finally, wrap with beautiful candy paper, and the making of the nougat is complete
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Step 13
Finished product
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Step 14
Put into a gift box; isn't it very impressive to give to others?
