PECAN PRALINES, NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING

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I bought pralines from New Orleans School of Cooking when my mother and sister and I visited there in 2012, and they were the BEST we tried - and we tried a lot!! When I came home I looked on line for the recipe, and found a video demo of the class on making pralines. I watched the video over and over until I got all the ingredients and instructions written down, which I submit here. Other recipes on this site recommend bourbon as flavoring, which I think sounds fab, so I noted it. I also added a dash of salt, as I always add a little salt to candy and frostings. I have not made these yet, but I'm posting it for safe-keeping.

Provided by cathyfood

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 candies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 dash salt
1/2 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups pecans (roasted optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla (or 1 teasp. Vanilla and 1 teasp. Bourbon or brandy)

Steps:

  • NOTE: To roast pecans, bake them on a sheet pan at 275 for 20-25 minutes, until slightly browned and fragrant.
  • Combine all ingredients and bring to a softball stage (238-240 degrees), stirring constantly. Soft ball stage is also achieved when you place a spoonful of sugar mixture into a glass of water and it sticks to the side.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens, becomes creamy and cloudy, and pecans stay suspended in mixture.
  • Spoon out on buttered aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 36.1, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.7, Protein 0.8

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