Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped almonds, hazelnuts or pecans
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup water
- A large potato, peeled and cut in half
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
482 calories; 15 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 84 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 68 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 cups
Preparation
- Oil a large foil-covered baking sheet, marble slab or similar smooth surface.
- Lightly toast the nuts under the broiler, in a toaster oven or in a heavy, ungreased skillet on top of the stove. Watch carefully so they do not become too dark. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar and water in a wide, heavy saucepan or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture turns gold, then stir in the nuts and continue cooking until the mixture becomes honey brown.
- Pour the mixture out onto the prepared work surface and using the cut side of the potato, spread it thinly and evenly on the surface. Allow to cool completely.
- When the praline has cooled it can be broken into pieces to use as candy. The pieces can be stored in an airtight container in a dry cupboard. Some or all the praline can be chopped or ground coarsely or finely to use as a dessert topping or as an ingredient in desserts such as ice cream or cake. It should also be kept in an airtight container in a dry cupboard.
20 minutes
Dining and Cooking