Nut praline

Posted by topofthehill (98 days ago)

I wonder if anyone can help me. I'm trying to make some nut praline (caramalised sugar and nuts) and so far only met with failure as the sugar crystalises instead of caramalising. I am making sure that all of the sugar has melted before turning up the heat so I don't think it's that. Can anyone tell me what the secret is for making this stuff, or failing that let me know where I can buy it?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by 4G (96 days ago)

heat sugar on very slow flame and just watch over , once all sugar has melted it will start to caramelize in a jiffy,no need to turn up heat , keep it on low heat throughout , though it will take longer ,pour your nuts and switch off gas , stir all nuts well to coat , good luck

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by AimeeJ (89 days ago)

So weird - I have had exactly the same problem today (and I have made it LOADS of times before (in the UK) with no problems).

Do you think it could be to do with the humidity??

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by topofthehill (88 days ago)

I used the method described by 4G and made sure I didn't stir, which I think is where I went wrong before, and thankfully it worked. Which is a good thing as I must have bought up half of the sugar in HK trying, and failing, with my previous attempts.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by 4G (77 days ago)

Im really glad it worked for you topofthehill

(I am based in Hong Kong)