El Artesano Alicante Crunchy Turrón in Wooden Gift Box (200g)

El Artesano’s Alicante turrón is a classic Spanish sweet with a confident crunch. This 200g bar comes in a wooden gift box, giving an already special almond nougat a presentation that is particularly well suited to Christmas, host gifts and carefully chosen food hampers.

Alicante is the firm, crunchy style of turrón, distinguished by the texture of almonds held within a sweet nougat. It offers a satisfying contrast between the nuts and their lighter surrounding confection, with a flavour that makes a small piece feel wonderfully complete. It is quite different from soft Jijona turrón, and trying the two side by side is part of the fun.

Serve small pieces after lunch or dinner with espresso, black coffee or a little dessert wine. On a Spanish sweet board, pair it with soft turrón, dark chocolate and fresh clementines. The combination gives guests a choice of textures and flavours without turning dessert into a complicated undertaking.

The wooden box makes this a thoughtful present for someone who enjoys traditional foods or has fond memories of Spain. It can also provide the finishing touch in a hamper built around savoury tapas and a few well-chosen sweets.

Take your time with the firm texture and break or cut manageable pieces for serving. A little goes a long way, especially at the end of a generous meal.

Net weight: 200g. Made in Spain. Contains almonds and egg; check the pack for other possible traces. Store in a cool, dry place and protect from heat.