PISTACHIO PRALINES

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Categories Candy Milk/Cream Nut Christmas Vegetarian Pistachio Winter Edible Gift Candy Thermometer Gourmet

Yield Makes about 60 pralines

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

parchment paper
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) shelled natural pistachios
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil 2 large baking sheets and line with parchment paper.
In a baking pan spread pistachios evenly and toast in middle of oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes. In a bowl toss hot pistachios with butter and granulated sugar and cool completely.
In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook brown sugars, cream, and salt over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and washing down any sugar crystals clinging to side of pan with a brush dipped in cold water, until sugars are completely dissolved, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to moderate and boil mixture, without stirring, until a candy or digital thermometer registers 238°F. Remove pan from heat (leave thermometer in pan) and cool mixture until thermometer registers 220°F, about 5 to 10 minutes. With a wooden spoon stir in vanilla and vigorously stir mixture until creamy and beginning to lose its sheen. Working quickly, drop mixture by teaspoons onto baking sheets and top each praline with 3 pistachios. (If mixture becomes too stiff to spoon, warm it over low heat, stirring, until just workable.) Let pralines stand at room temperature until firm, about 1 hour. Pralines keep, layered between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container at cool room temperature or chilled, 1 week.

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Sahaam Cali maxmuud

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These pralines were a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out hard and crumbly.

Maria Sams

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I found these pralines to be a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.

AJILEYE OLUWATOYIN

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These pralines are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.

Som bahadur Magar

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I've made these pralines several times now and they always turn out perfectly. I love that they're so versatile. I can add different nuts or spices to change up the flavor.

Khadar Valli

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These pralines are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and flavorful.

Md Lassu

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I'm not a huge fan of pralines, but these pistachio pralines are a game-changer. They're so delicious, I can't get enough of them.

Nwosa l Peter

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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover pistachios.

Santo Das

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These pralines are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to impress your friends and family.

Anna Drew

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I've tried other pistachio praline recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The pralines are so creamy and smooth.

Wow W

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I made these pralines for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!

Imdad Malik

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I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors in these pralines. They're the perfect balance.

akanni abdulateef

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These pralines are so easy to make, even for a beginner like me. I was able to whip them up in no time.

Rajan Jairu

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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pistachios. But I'm so glad I did! These pralines are amazing. The pistachio flavor is subtle and not overpowering.