Creamy Pecan Pralines

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Emeril's Candy Counter

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (9)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Difficult
Yield:
about 10 pralines

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pecan halves

Directions

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, and water. Place over a medium-high heat and stir constantly until the pralines reach the softball stage, 238 to 240 degrees F. Add the pecans to the candy, and pull the pan off of the stove. Continue to stir the candy vigorously with a wooden spoon until the candy cools, and the pecans remain suspended in the candy, about 2 minutes. Spoon the pralines out onto a parchment or aluminum foil lined sheet pan and cool completely before serving.

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recipe Creamy Pecan Pralines
Debi Lawrenceburg, TN 12-21-2009
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The best pralines!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Years ago in New Orleans in the French Quarter on Market Street, I wandered into a little shop that specialized in pecan... pralines. Those were the best pralines that I had ever put in my mouth. I have search ever since for a recipe that would equal those pralines and this is it!!! These pralines just melt in your mouth! Thank you Emeril for taking me back to New Orleans and those delicious Pralines!Read more
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null null, null 12-29-2008
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The very best ever pralines!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the very best and easiest praline recipe I've ever made. As long as you have a candy thermometer. I usually cook... just to 239, and have never had any problem other than they get eaten before they can cool. Sometimes I do add vanilla, and/or a light touch of cinnamon. I have to make them when there is nobody at home or they won't make it into my gift baskets! Thanks a million Emeril, I love this recipe!Read more
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Donald Brookfield, CT 12-09-2008
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Just like good ole Savannah
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made these today and they turned out great. Used half and half instead of heavy cream and added a tsp of vannilia extract... after removing from the stove. You need to remove from heat as soon as the candy thermometer reaches 238 or "soft ball". Stir the pecans in and drop on wax paper quickly. I'm going to triple the recipe, place a few in small gift boxes and hand out during the Christmas holidays.Read more
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Susanna Kaneohe, HI 11-24-2008
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Sweet pralines
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a simple recipe. I would probably add a 1/4c more pecans as I don't like too much candy in the candy:nut ratio. It... was sweet and tasty. I would make them again. Addition: a 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract added after taking it off the heat.Read more
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Mona Scott, LA 09-09-2008
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Excellent recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Those pralines are EXCELLENT
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Steve Chicago, IL 12-24-2007
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Very easy recipe to follow with great results
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This were so creamy and good tasting that I changed my holiday gift giving plans from colorful cookies to these great treats.... My family and friends will love receiving these. Even though it says expert, please don't be afraid, they are easy and great tasting.Read more