sweet topping essentials: praline crunch
This is an easy topping to put together, and is great to sprinkle on things like a freshly-baked pumpkin pie or cheesecake, or even a nice big bowl of vanilla ice cream. In my case, I am using them as a crunchy topping to my citronfromage dessert. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Several
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar, light brown variety
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
How To Make sweet topping essentials: praline crunch
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE -
Step 2Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 3Add the pecans and salt to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
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Step 4Toss the nuts in the pan, until they begin to brown.
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Step 5Whisk the sugar, cinnamon, and water together in a bowl, and then add to the saucepan.
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Step 6Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the syrup begins to turn a nice golden color, about 8 – 10 minutes.
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Step 7Spread the mixture out on a piece of parchment paper, and allow to cool.
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Step 8Add the hardened candy to a small food prep, and give it a few 1-second pulses to break it into small pieces.
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Step 9Store in the fridge, using a small jar, until ready to use.
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Step 10PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 11Sprinkle some over your favorite sweet dessert. Enjoy.
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Step 12Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Nuts
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