Step 1 - In a small saucepan place the wine, cloves, cinnamon, piece of lemon peel and sugar and boil the syrup over medium heat until it is
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(117ºC), approximately 10 minutes. Remove the cloves and piece of lemon peel.
Step 2 - In a bowl beat the egg whites until stiff and gradually pour the syrup, beating constantly. Continue beating until the meringue is cold and shiny.
Step 3 - To serve, distribute the nougat in individual glasses and decorate with nuts. Serve chilled with crème anglaise or vanilla cream.