Sardinian torrone nougat is a characteristic dessert from various area of Sardinia (Campidano, Barbagia, Logudoro). Recipes are little different too from place to place. Some require the adding of tastes such as citrus fruits or spices. But the standard is the using of simple and natural ingredients, the softness and the amber color of the product (which in that is different from the Cremona torrone nougat, white and hard). There is no sugar in the Sardinian torrone nougat, element which gives hardness and whiteness to the classic Christmas Italian sweet of uncertain Arabic origins. The sweetness of it comes directly from his main ingredient: honey. (more…)