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When in New Orleans, I eat pralines--it's the thing to do. They are best when they are freshy made. Here's the connection between pralines and New Orleans: Pralines were first made in France more than 200 years ago. During the 17th century, a count named Cesar de Plessis Praslin created this candy as a calling card when courting famous women in France. He made it by boiling nuts in sugar. It became a popular confection. In his day, the praline was made with almonds because they were the most prevalent nut in France. When French colonists came to Louisiana, native pecans were substituted for the almonds. The Louisiana Creoles added milk or cream to the recipe, resulting in a creamier candy. 

 

In one of the recipes I found, there was a tip as follows: “What usually happens is that by the time the mixture turns cloudy, signaling that it is time to drop onto the waxed paper, it starts hardening too fast to drop correctly. You should then stir in about 1-2 tablespoons of warm water to thin the mixture. Don’t add too much--just enough to make the spoonfuls drop and settle in a “puddle.” You don’t want them to look like chunks of rocks.” 

 

I have prepared numerous recipes in order to get the best one, and I think that this is the easiest recipe to make. Having said that, there are no fail-safe recipes and with every batch you make, you may have to throw out a few it you don't work fast enough.  

 

Pralines 

Pronounced “praw-leens”

 

1 pound light brown sugar

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 to 2 cups pecan halves

 
  1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and whipping cream. Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 13 minutes or until soft-boil stage (234°F. - 238°F on a candy thermometer); stir halfway through cooking.
  2. Stir in butter, vanilla and pecans.
  3. Beat 2 minutes until thickened, creamy and slightly cloudy.
  4. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.

24 pralines

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Comments

roslyn60 said:

Thanks for the recipe! I love 'praw-leens' and today learned that I'd been pronouncing the name incorrectly! My favorite is praline pecan ice cream.  I will at some point try this recipe.  Yummm!!!

Thanks again!!

April 19, 2008 3:58 PM

mama -sam said:

what i need is a tea cake recipe. can you help?  

April 23, 2008 10:48 AM

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