But as it’s been rightly pointed out, sweets made with almonds and honey have been a staple of the Mediterranean basin since Roman times, at least, if not the Greek empire. Turron could very well be a purely Spanish treat, just one that got a few tweaks along the way. Interestingly, ...
turning the almonds every 5 minutes or so to cook evenly. Turn off the heat and keep them in the warm oven until ready to add to the nougat (it's best to add them warm rather than cool).