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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rohan bhatti
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The pralines were delicious and they were easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Tanjimul Hamim
[email protected]These pralines were a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Marvo Freep
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the pralines to set. I think I might have cooked them for too long. Next time I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time.
Cj Don Cash
[email protected]These pralines were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
R Crsh
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and these pralines were so easy to make. They turned out perfectly and they were so delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
puja das
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I was very impressed with this recipe. The pralines were delicious and they looked beautiful. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
Jocelyn Harris
[email protected]These pralines were perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these again.
Herfie Ashiraf
[email protected]These pralines were a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
William Elliott
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the pralines to set. I think I might have cooked them for too long. Next time I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time.
Dani Baba
[email protected]These pralines were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
Ray Melero
[email protected]I've made these pralines several times now and they're always perfect. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Suraf
[email protected]These pralines were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again next year.
Thabiso mkhize
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pralines, but these were amazing! The texture was perfect and the flavor was out of this world. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
ARNOLD MBONGENI
[email protected]These pralines are absolutely delicious! They're so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.