Jijona

Jijona, or Turrón de Jijona, is a type of nougat produced in the town and municipality of Jijona, in the Valencian Community on the eastern coast of Spain. This confectionary is made by cooking sugar and honey and mixing them with almonds and egg whites.

This simple, yet flavorful candy has a special place in Spanish cuisine due to its complex, characteristic and unique flavor. Even though it contains only four humble ingredients, it is characterized by the complex aroma that contains hints of herbs such as rosemary and thyme, and spices such as ginger and cardamom.

Its smoky and warm notes come from roasted almonds that are ground and mixed into the nougat. Although the texture of Jijona is smooth and velvety, it has a certain gumminess and a chewy consistency.