Best 5 Real Deal Pralines Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and nutty treat that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than pralines! These classic Southern candies are made with sugar, pecans, and butter, and they have a unique flavor that's sure to please everyone. In this article, we'll share two recipes for pralines: the traditional New Orleans-style pralines and a modern twist on the classic recipe, chocolate-dipped pralines. Both recipes are easy to follow and will result in delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pralines that are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PECAN PRALINES



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 22m

Yield about 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, water and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves. Stir in pecans and cook over medium heat until mixture reaches the soft ball stage, 238 to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. If you spoon a drop of boiling syrup into a cup of ice water, it will form a soft ball that flattens easily between your fingers.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir rapidly until mixture thickens. Drop pralines by the spoonfuls, 1-inch apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Let cool completely until firm. Store in an airtight container.

REAL DEAL PRALINES



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Even though i grew up eating these I never can seem to make them! I can make gourmet dinners and desserts but i can't make pralines or bread!! But i got this recipe from the justin wilson website and it's as authentic as you can get. Good luck!!

Provided by Jessica K

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups sugar
4 tablespoons corn syrup (light or dark, your preference)
14 ounces condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can water, use milk can
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 -6 cups pecan halves, depends on how pecan like you want em

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, and water thoroughly. Cook over a low fire until the soft-boil stage, it'll say on your candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
  • Add butter, vanilla, and pecans. Beat until the mixture holds its shape. Spoon onto buttered wax paper, and allow to cool. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 53.3, Protein 3.5

PRALINES



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Had these in New Orleans and loved them, so I tried different combos and liked this best.

Provided by MARKR

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups toasted pecans
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅜ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 29.3 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

MEGAN'S PECAN PRALINES



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Provided by Megan O. Steintrager

Categories     Candy     Cookies     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Christmas     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Shower     Christmas Eve     Party     Candy Thermometer     Butter     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 dozen pralines

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups (about 8 ounces) pecans, coarsely chopped
Special Equipment
pastry brush; 2 large baking sheets; wax paper; candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper.
  • In a large heavy pot, stir together the sugar and 1 cup evaporated milk. Attach a candy thermometer to the pot and place it over moderately low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally-use a pastry brush dipped in cold water to wash down any sugar crystals clinging to the side of the pot-until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to moderate and cook the mixture, undisturbed, until the thermometer registers 238°F (soft-ball stage), 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool, undisturbed, until the thermometer registers 220°F, about 6 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in the vanilla and butter. Continue stirring until the mixture is creamy and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pecan pieces. Working quickly, use a wooden spoon to scoop up heaping tablespoons of the praline mixture and a small metal spoon to scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between pralines. If the mixture starts to crystallize and harden, add 1 to 2 tablespoons evaporated milk and place over low heat, stirring, until the mixture softens then continue dropping on prepared baking sheets. Let the pralines harden at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Pralines can be made ahead, wrapped individually in waxed paper, and stored in an airtight container in a cool place, up to 1 week.

SOUTHERN PRALINES



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This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with this candy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 230° (thread stage), stirring occasionally., Carefully stir in pecans and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until candy thickens and begins to lose its gloss, about 4-5 minutes. , Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; spread to form 2-in. patties. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the pralines from burning.
  • Do not stir the pralines while they are cooking: Stirring will cause the sugar to crystallize and the pralines will not be smooth.
  • Use a candy thermometer to reach the correct temperature: The pralines are done when they reach a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
  • Pour the pralines onto a greased baking sheet: This will help to prevent them from sticking.
  • Allow the pralines to cool completely before handling: This will help to prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Making pralines is a fun and easy way to make a delicious and unique treat. These confectionary wonders are known by many around the world and hold significant cultural significance. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can make pralines that are sure to impress your friends and family. So, what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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