Photo: Creamy Pecan Pralines Recipe
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
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.
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By kcstyle
York, PA
on March 15, 2010
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Followed the recipe to the letter.... ...I thought the flavor was very good, but the texture was a bit grainy. I think a little corn syrup (1 or 2 T would correct the graininess. They set up very rapidly so spoon them out quickly. I'll try again with the adjustment. My husband thought they were fabulous!!!
By pzambia26_12506801
anaheim, 43
on January 01, 2010
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I was asked to make a batch of praline for a friend...I tried several recipes before and this was by far the best I have ever had....I end up making some for her and some for me.... thank you Emeril !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By lettaguder
Slidell, LA
on December 30, 2009
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I made several batches of these. The texture of the pralines and the taste is awesome! Instead of just adding the pecans, I toasted them first to add more flavor. I also did one batch w/ maple flavor added instead of water. When the pralines start to harden up, I just added a little hot water to soften them up again. Got LOTS of compliments on these! GREAT RECIPE!
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