Pralin
Pralin is pulverized praline (caramelized nuts), which is used as a topping or addition to dessert creams, cakes, etc.
Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
About 1 cup or 8 oz (250 g)
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup white sugar
2 tbsp water
Toast the almonds in a 350°F (180°C) oven for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until they are light brown.
10 minutes
Simmer the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar turns golden brown.
Immediately sir in the almonds.
Reheat until liquid and pour onto the baking sheet. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
10 minutes
When cooled, break it into pieces.
Pulverize in a blender or clean coffee grinder a few pieces at a time.
Store in an air-tight container but use within a relatively short time period as it tends to solidify over time.