A smooth and soft turrón, made of 70% almonds and 18% honey. The Jijona turrón, or soft turrón, is made from the Turrón of Alicante. It is then crushed in a granite millstone and almonds are added to reach 70%. The soft turrón is light brown, while the hard turrón is white.
Turrón is a very popular confection in Spain during the Christmas season. Indeed, this sweet is often shared with the family to finish the Christmas meal. The turrón in Spain is the equivalent of chocolate in France, which is offered to acquaintances or friends during this period.