Turrón is a subcategory of the traditional Spanish almond confection, represented by the brands San Andrés and the premium Pablo Garrigos Ibanez. The range covers both classic protected versions - hard turrón Alicante with whole almonds and soft turrón Jijona - supplemented by the popular yema tostada (baked egg yolk), coconut turrón, turrón with pistachios and the Crema almond spread. A gift box with 5 kinds of turrón in a wooden case is also available.
How to find your way around this category
Turrón Alicante (duro) is hard, with whole roasted almonds baked into caramelised honey - a crunchy texture reminiscent of nougat. Turrón Jijona (blando) is soft, made from finely ground almond paste with honey, with a consistency reminiscent of a thick marzipan mass. Yema tostada is a version with a layer of baked caramelised egg yolk on top of soft turrón.
For the traditional flavour choose the classic Alicante or Jijona, and for tasting several versions at once the gift box with 5 kinds.
Turrón Jijona vs. Alicante
Type
Consistency
Characteristics
Turrón Jijona (blando)
Soft
Finely ground almond paste with honey
Turrón Alicante (duro)
Hard
Whole roasted almonds in caramelised honey
Turrón yema tostada
Soft with a layer on top
Baked caramelised egg yolk
Coconut / pistachio turrón
Variable
Non-traditional flavours of the classic recipe
You will always find the specific weight and brand in the detail of the particular product.
Where Jijona and Alicante come from
Jijona and Alicante are two towns in the province of Alicante in eastern Spain, after which the two classic versions of turrón protected by a designation of origin (DOP) are named. Turrón de Jijona (soft) and Turrón de Alicante (hard) have centuries of production tradition and are among the most important and most widespread types of this Christmas confection in Spain.
The gift box with 5 kinds of turrón is an ideal choice if you are not sure which type you prefer or if you are looking for an original gift.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between turrón Jijona and Alicante?
Jijona is soft, made from finely ground almond paste, while Alicante is hard, with whole roasted almonds in caramelised honey.
What is turrón yema tostada?
It is a version of soft turrón with a layer of baked, caramelised egg yolk on top, a classic and popular flavour.
Is turrón only a Christmas thing?
It is traditionally associated with the Christmas holidays, but in Spain it is popular and available all year round.
How is turrón stored?
In a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight. The exact shelf life and storage conditions are stated by the producer on the packaging.
What does the gift box with 5 kinds of turrón contain?
A selection of five different kinds of turrón in a smaller package, ideal for tasting several flavours at once or as a gourmet gift.
The preferred consistency - soft (Jijona) or hard (Alicante). Also: if you are not sure, try the gift box with several kinds.
What we base this on
On the Spanish tradition of making turrón and on the Jijona and Alicante protected designations of origin. Also: we verify the specific weight and brand on the individual products.
Where the limits are
The stock availability of individual kinds may change. Also: you will find the current status in the product detail.
What this category does not cover
Neither chocolates nor other sweets. Also: you will find those in the corresponding subcategories.