diff --git a/food_related/walnut_pralines.md b/food_related/walnut_pralines.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6c283a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/food_related/walnut_pralines.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +### Walnut Pralines Recipe + +**Ingredients:** +- 1 cup walnuts (halved or roughly chopped) +- 1 cup granulated sugar +- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark, depending on your preference) +- 1/2 cup heavy cream +- 1/4 cup unsalted butter +- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract +- Pinch of salt + +**Instructions:** + +1. **Prepare Your Walnuts**: + - If you prefer smaller pieces, roughly chop the walnuts. If you like a chunkier praline, leave them halved. + - Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are fragrant. This will enhance their flavor. + +2. **Cook the Sugar Mixture**: + - In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and a pinch of salt. + - Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. + +3. **Boil the Mixture**: + - Once it starts boiling, stop stirring and let it cook until it reaches the soft ball stage (about 235°F to 240°F on a candy thermometer). This should take around 5-7 minutes. + +4. **Add Walnuts and Vanilla**: + - Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and toasted walnuts. Stir the mixture vigorously until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy. + +5. **Form the Pralines**: + - Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You can make them as large or small as you like. + - Let the pralines cool and harden at room temperature. + +6. **Store**: + - Once completely cooled, store the walnut pralines in an airtight container. They should keep well for up to a week. + +### Tips: +- **Flavor Variations**: You can experiment by adding a touch of cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of spice. +- **Chocolate Drizzle**: If you're a fan of chocolate, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the cooled pralines for an added layer of flavor. + +Using walnuts in this recipe will give the pralines a slightly different flavor profile, but they will still be rich, nutty, and delicious! \ No newline at end of file