Walnut praline with honey
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Praline (from the French "praline") is a traditional French dessert in the form of candies made from nuts roasted in sugar. This dessert is named after the French confectioner Plessis-Pralin, who created a treat from ground almonds and other nuts mixed with candied honey, chocolate pieces, and coated in caramelized sugar. Today, praline is used in various desserts, as fillings, and for decorating pastries, cakes, and ice cream. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix honey, brown sugar, walnuts, melted butter, and salt in a large bowl.
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Step 2
2. Spread the mixture in a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 3
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees on the middle rack for 8 minutes, until the sugar and honey melt and form caramel.
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Step 4
4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, using a metal spatula, mix the nuts so that the caramel evenly coats them.
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Step 5
5. Return the baking sheet back to the oven and bake for another 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, stir the nuts again and put the baking sheet back into the oven for another 3 minutes. By this time, the praline should have a rich golden-brown color and a pronounced nutty aroma.
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Step 6
6. Remove the praline from the oven and let it cool, stirring with a spatula.
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Step 7
7. Once the praline has cooled, form it into large clumps, then break them into small pieces using a spoon, knife, or your hands. Praline is best eaten right away, but it can also be frozen in an airtight container.