Praline Powder

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• Pinch cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup blanched whole almonds

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan bring to a boil the sugar with the cream of tartar and water over moderately high heat, stirring and washing down any sugar crystals clinging to the sides of the pan with a brush dipped into cold water. Cook the syrup over high heat without stirring, swirling the pan until it is a light caramel.
2. Add the almonds and swirl the pan until the nuts are coated with the caramel and begin to make a popping sound.
3. Pour the mixture onto an oiled marble surface or jellyroll pan and let cool until it is hard.
4. Transfer the praline to a cutting board, chop it coarse and use a food processor or blender to pulverize it in batches.
5. Store the praline powder in an airtight container.

Notes

Suggestions for using Praline Powder

• Fold into ice cream.
• Sprinkle over hot fudge sundaes.
• Beat some into cheesecake batter.
• Top baked apples or pears.
• Layer slices of ripe fruit with crushed praline and whipped cream to make a parfait.
• Sprinkle over oatmeal.

Attribution

Posted by FootsieBear at Recipe Goldmine May 13, 2001.