CREOLE PRALINES
I got this recipe from a lady I used to work with many years ago when I lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but I never had much luck making them as good as hers until I found a good method for making smooth, creamy pralines. Shirley Corriher of Atlanta, and author of the book, "Cookwise" recommends letting the praline mixture sit five minutes before "beating like crazy." This way, you'll get "billions of tiny crystals and perfectly smooth, creamy candy." Shirley oought to know - before discovering her love for cooking and writing "Cookwise," she was a biochemist at Vanderbilt, which helped her better understand the science behind cooking.
Provided by MSnow
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 36 pralines
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the sugars, the salt, the whole milk and the evaporated milk in a heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- When the temperature reaches 228 degrees on candy thermometer, stir in the butter and pecans and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 236 degrees.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the extracts and beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until the candy coats the pecans but does not lose its gloss.
- Drop the pralines 1 tablespoon at a time onto a well-greased piece of aluminum foil or a slab of confectioner's marble.
- Allow the pralines to cool before serving.
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Ariyan Sabbir
[email protected]Overall, I thought these pralines were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would definitely make them again.
Yumi Marin
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pralines turned out really dark. I think I might have burned them.
Hemaka Samantha
[email protected]These pralines were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I might have added too much flour.
RONI THY
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the pralines to set. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
AHMAD SWAFTA
[email protected]These pralines were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
TAIYAB TAIYAB
[email protected]I've been looking for a good praline recipe and this one is perfect. The pralines turned out perfectly and they were so easy to make.
Shehnoor Shehzad
[email protected]These pralines are the perfect gift. They're delicious and they look beautiful. I'll definitely be making them again for my friends and family.
Tariq Hameed
[email protected]I made these pralines for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Callie Ricketts
[email protected]These pralines are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect sweet treat to satisfy my cravings.
Mr Marof
[email protected]I've never made pralines before, but these turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect.
Rebecca McCoy
[email protected]These pralines are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Patanjalipatajali palpa Palpa
[email protected]I love how easy these pralines are to make. I can always whip up a batch when I need a quick and easy dessert.
sinz blanco
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.
Michael Patterson
[email protected]I've made these pralines several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Lil Bxnx
[email protected]These pralines were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.