Best Beas Louisiana Pralines Recipes

BEA'S LOUISIANA PRALINES image

Provided by Bea L.

Categories Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients in a heavy skillet & bring to "soft ball" stage (238-240 degrees), stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat & stir until mixture thickens, becoming cloudy & creamy and the pecans stay suspended in mixture.
3. Spoon out onto waxed paper or aluminum foil. Yield: approx 2 doz, depending on size.

Creamy New Orleans Pralines image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Candy

Time 50m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped pecans
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons butter, unsalted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream, milk, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, to 230°F Lower heat slightly if the mixture threatens to boil over.
Add the pecans and continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 236°F The mixture should form a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water. Remove from the heat and add vanilla; let stand for about 5 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thickened and slightly creamy, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, spoon the pralines onto a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper. If the mixture becomes grainy, heat and stir over medium heat for a few seconds, or until it can be easily scooped and dropped.
Optional Toasted Pecans:.
Heat oven to 350°. Spread chopped pecans out on a large baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the chopped pecans are lightly browned and aromatic. This can also be achieved by microwaving pecans on a microwave-safe plate in 30 second increments.