Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable pralines, a Southern confection that marries the rich flavors of pecans, sugar, and cream. Originating in France, pralines have become a beloved treat across the United States, particularly in the Deep South. These bite-sized delights are traditionally made with caramelized sugar, but this recipe offers a simpler method using your trusty microwave. Discover the secrets of crafting perfect pralines, with tips on achieving the ideal consistency and avoiding common pitfalls. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including chocolate-dipped pralines for an extra layer of indulgence, and praline sauce, a versatile topping for ice cream, pancakes, or waffles. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible praline recipes that are sure to become your new favorites.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
EASY MICROWAVE PRALINES
The most fantastic, EASY candy you can make... sinfully delicious and habit forming. I have only seen this fail once, and then the disaster was the most marvelous gooey pecan praline ice cream topping.
Provided by Debbie McDonald
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Praline Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a deep, microwave-safe bowl, mix together brown sugar, whipping cream, and corn syrup. Microwave on High for 13 minutes.
- Mix in butter until well blended. Then stir, stir, and stir until mixture begins to cool and get creamy. Stir in chopped nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 18.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
MICROWAVE PRALINES
These are a big hit with the people we give them to at Christmas. Making candy has never been more simple!-Linda Starlin, St. Johns, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave-safe 2-qt. bowl, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring after each minute., Add pecans and vanilla; stir just until mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Flatten slightly. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
MICROWAVE PRALINES
Brown sugar, cream, salt, margarine and pecans are microwaved then flavored with vanilla and dropped onto waxed paper to cool into bite sized pralines.
Provided by MARY GAIL
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Praline Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, cream, salt, margarine and pecans. Microwave 9 minutes on high, stirring once. Let rest 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and continue to stir 3 minutes more. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper. (If mixture is runny, allow to cool 30 seconds more and try again.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 19.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
MICROWAVE PRALINES
Provided by Harold Mcgee
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield About 30 pralines
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven until lightly toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine all the ingredients except the pecans and vanilla extract in a 4-quart glass bowl. Heat in a microwave oven on high power for 5 minutes. Using oven mitts or potholders, carefully transfer the bowl to a countertop and stir with a heat-resistant spatula. Return to microwave and heat for 5 more minutes.
- Stir in the pecans and heat for another 5 minutes. Stir and check the temperature with a digital or candy thermometer. If it reads 240 degrees, proceed to Step 4. If not, continue heating on high power, stirring and checking the temperature every minute until it does.
- Remove from oven and let the mix sit undisturbed. After 20 minutes, add the vanilla extract and stir vigorously until it becomes cloudy and creamy. Using 2 spoons, scoop and shape into 2-inch-diameter mounds on a baking sheet lined with foil, parchment paper or a silicone mat. If the mix becomes too hard to shape, reheat for 15 seconds. Let the pralines rest for 30 minutes. Keep stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 64 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MAWMAW BELLARD'S PRALINES (MICROWAVE RECIPE)
There are tons of microwave praline recipes out there, but this is the one that tastes like the ones my mawmaw made, before microwaves were a thought..LOLOL The ones in stores aren't like hers, they are dark brown and creamy. Her pralines were thinner, glassy looking surface, and very sugary!
Provided by Monique in LA
Categories Candy
Time 7m
Yield 15 pralines
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- combine all except for vanilla extract in a microwave safe 1 quart bowl or measuring cup.
- Microwave on high for about 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minute.
- Add Vanilla extract and stir quickly.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and allow to harden.
- If it sets up too fast while in the bowl just add a bit of evaporated milk.
- My problem was always spooning them out before the sugary mixture was thick enough or had cooled enough. I solved that by stirring quickly and checking to see if it starts to harden around the edges of my spoon or bowl. That's when it's ready to spoon out. It's very humid here so unsure how different climates will affect the outcome.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 14.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.6, Protein 0.9
EASY 1000 WATT MICROWAVE PRALINES
These are great, but don't even think of trying this unless you KNOW you have a 1000 watt microwave (due to cook time).
Provided by BJBEAUDOIN
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Praline Recipes
Time 13m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter some waxed paper and lay on a flat surface or cookies sheet. In a 2 1/2 quart microwave dish, stir together sugar, butter, milk, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Microwave on high, 4 minutes. Stir. Microwave another 4 minutes. Stir in pecans, and drop by tablespoons onto buttered paper. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 36.9 g
EASY MICROWAVE PRALINES
This recipe came from Roma Jean. I had never tried to make pralines until now and these are so yummy. I was part of a ladies day workshop at my church and I made 9 different desserts. This was a favorite! And I brought my microwave to the classroom and made them on site.
Provided by Carols Kitchen
Categories Candy
Time 27m
Yield 2-3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix brown sugar, half & half and Karo Syrup in mirowave safe bowl.
- (Microwave 12 or 13 minutes).
- Add 2 Tablespoons of Butter.
- Stir and Stir and Stir and Stir...... until it starts thickening.
- Add 2 cups chopped pecans and stir.
- Drop in spoonfuls onto wax paper. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1793.3, Fat 92.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 135.8, Carbohydrate 248.9, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 221.2, Protein 13.6
MICROWAVE PRALINES
This is a favorite with my family...Seems like I can't ever make enough...They are good to give as gifts are just to keep on hand for guests...I hope you will enjoy...Caution...Don't try to make these on a damp humid day. They just want harden up if you do.
Provided by Linda Griffith
Categories Candies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Add all ingredients into a large microwave safe bowl, except for the soda. Cook on high power for 12 minutes total, stirring after every four minutes.
- 2. Stir in the baking soda and mix well. Cook on high for an addition minute. Beat mixture for a minute until it becomes tacky. Drop by Tablespoon onto parchment paper or non-stick foil.
MICROWAVE PECAN PRALINES
Although my Texas-born husband's pronunciation of these wonderful candies grates on my Louisiana-born nerves, we both agree these are GREAT! (He says, "pray-leens", I say "prah-leens") :-) Either way, these are sooooo easy to make. However, you may have to make a few batches and experiment with your microwave to get the...
Provided by Paula S.
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, cream, salt, margarine, and pecans.
- 2. Microwave 4 minutes. Stir. Microwave 4 more minutes. Let rest for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and continue to stir 3 minutes more. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper. (If mixture is runny, allow to cool 30 seconds more and try again)
EASY MICROWAVE PRALINES
This sure beats the old way of stirring until your hand feels like falling off!
Provided by Rayne Highsmith
Categories Candies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Stir brown sugar, syrup and cream together. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
- 2. Remove bowl from microwave and add butter and pecans. Beat by hand until thickened.
- 3. Drop by teaspoon onto parchment paper or waxed paper. Let cool and enjoy!
PRALINES (MICROWAVE)
We enjoy this Southern candy very much. Bring back memories of when my grandmother used to make them. Of course she did them on the stovetop. This is a shortcut to making and enjoying them.
Provided by Betty Campisi
Categories Candies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mix together in glass microwave dish. Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
- 2. Take out and stir well. Return to microwave and cook fot another 7 minutes on HIGH.
- 3. Take out and stir well again until mixture thickens.
- 4. If mixture does not thicken,return to microwave for a minute or two.
- 5. Take out and stir well. Put on buttered wax paper by spoonful.
- 6. Low wattage microwaves may require candy to be cooked longer.
- 7. If mixture does not thicken, out back into microwave for a minute or so; stir until it does thicken.
MICROWAVE PRALINES
This recipe states to use margarine, I made these using butter only because I never use margarine at all for baking or cooking, it still turned out great, also I used and walnuts in place of the pecans.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Candy
Time 14m
Yield 35 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl combine brown sugar, whipping cream, salt, margarine and nuts; microwave on HIGH for 9 minutes, stirring once.
- Remove from microwave and let rest 1 minute, then stir in vanilla; continue stirring with wooden spoon for 3 minutes more.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper (if the mixture is "runny" allow to cool about 30 seconds more and then try dropping from the spoon again).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 21.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 0.5
Tips:
- Use a heavy saucepan to prevent scorching the sugar.
- Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches the desired color.
- Dip the bowl of sugar mixture into cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Add the nuts and butter to the sugar mixture and stir until well combined.
- Drop the praline mixture by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
- Let the pralines cool completely before enjoying.
Conclusion:
Pralines are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of pralines that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these praline recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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