Nougat Torrone (Soft Italian Honey Nougat) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 sheets edible wafer paper, trimmed to fit an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting if needed
• 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (340 g) honey
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 2 cups (280 g) whole almonds, toasted and kept warm
• 1 cup (130 g) shelled pistachios, toasted and kept warm