Remember those old-fashioned homemade candies that looked like they belonged in Grandma’s holiday candy dish? 😍
This Jelly Nougat Candy is soft, chewy, creamy, and filled with little pieces of fruity jelly for a sweet burst in every bite.
It’s the kind of candy that makes a beautiful addition to a Christmas tray, cookie exchange, or homemade gift box. ❤️
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
🍓 Sweet fruity jelly throughout
🍬 Soft and chewy texture
🥜 Delicious with crunchy nuts
🎁 Perfect for gifting
❤️ Wonderful for holiday candy trays
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We hope you enjoy the full article! ❤️✨
What You’ll Need
🍬 2 cups granulated sugar
🥛 1/2 cup evaporated milk
🧈 1/4 cup butter
🌽 1/2 cup light corn syrup
🍦 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥚 2 large egg whites
🍓 1 cup assorted fruit jelly candies, cut into small pieces
🥜 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
🧂 Pinch of salt
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Lightly butter the parchment.
2️⃣ Cook the Sugar Mixture
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, corn syrup, and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Continue cooking until the mixture reaches about 238–240°F, the soft-ball stage.
3️⃣ Beat the Egg Whites
While the syrup cooks, beat the egg whites in a large clean bowl until they form stiff peaks.
4️⃣ Slowly Add the Hot Syrup
With the mixer running on low, very carefully drizzle the hot syrup into the egg whites.
Gradually increase the speed and beat until the mixture becomes thick, fluffy, and slightly glossy.
This can take several minutes.
5️⃣ Add the Good Stuff 😍
Beat in the vanilla.
Fold in the chopped jelly candies and pecans or walnuts.
6️⃣ Spread & Set
Immediately spread the mixture into your prepared pan.
Smooth the top and let it cool completely at room temperature, or refrigerate until firm.
7️⃣ Cut Into Pieces
Lift the candy from the pan using the parchment.
Cut into small squares with a lightly buttered knife.
✨ Make It Your Own
🍓 Use strawberry or raspberry jelly candies
🍊 Add orange-flavored pieces
🍋 Mix in lemon or citrus candies
🥜 Try pecans, walnuts, or almonds
🍫 Dip the finished pieces halfway in chocolate
💡 A Little Tip
Work fairly quickly once the nougat is ready.
The mixture becomes thicker as it cools, so having your pan, jelly pieces, and nuts prepared ahead of time makes everything much easier.
And because you’re working with very hot candy syrup, use caution and keep children away from the cooking area.
❤️ A Little Taste of the Past
There’s something special about homemade candy.
It takes a little patience, a little stirring, and a little care—but the result is something you simply can’t get from a store-bought bag.
Put a few pieces into a pretty tin, tie it with ribbon, and you have the kind of homemade gift that feels wonderfully old-fashioned. 🎁🍬
💬 Your Turn!
Which flavor would you add?
🍓 Strawberry
🍒 Cherry
🍊 Orange
🍋 Lemon
🥜 A mix of everything!
Tell me your favorite—and save this recipe for the next time you’re ready to make something sweet and nostalgic!
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI