Jamaican Ginger Pralines Recipe

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Jamaican Ginger Pralines
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
1251
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Have ready a wooden spoon, candy thermometer, pastry brush and cup of hot water to brush down sugar crystals from the sides of the pan. Also, have handy 2 tablespoons to use for dipping and dropping the candy.
  2. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or foil, butter generously; set aside. (Don't use wax paper; the candy will stick to it.).
  3. Combine in a heavy 3-quart saucepan the sugar, baking soda, buttermilk, corn syrup, ginger, butter, rum or vanilla extract. Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring the syrup to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, for 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Then, cover the pan and boil the syrup without stirring for 3 minutes. (Stirring will make the mixture grainy.) Remove the cover. Dip the pastry brush into the water and brush down the sides of the pan. Attach the candy thermometer to the inside of the pot.
  5. Cook the syrup without stirring until it reaches 225 degrees, frequently brushing down the pan with the damp brush.
  6. Quickly scatter the pecans or walnuts over the syrup and continue cooking until the syrup reaches 236 degrees or the soft ball stage and is deep amber in color. Watch carefully, because the candy cooks quickly at this point and can burn.
  7. Remove the thermometer. Add the rum or vanilla extract and butter and swirl the pan until combined. Then move quickly to the work area.
  8. Using the 2 tablespoons and, working quickly, scoop the candy with 1 tablespoon and use the second spoon to push the candy onto the baking sheet, dropping the candies about 2 inches apart.
  9. Allow the pralines to cool and let stand until firm and crunchy and the consistency of hard fudge, at least an hour or longer.
  10. The pralines can be stored in airtight containers for a week or so.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1250.78 Kcal (5237 kJ)
Calories from fat 757.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 84.2g 130%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 231.43mg 10%
Potassium 529.61mg 11%
Total Carbs 126.2g 42%
Sugars 115.69g 463%
Dietary Fiber 9.34g 37%
Protein 12.28g 25%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 149.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 434.43 Kcal (1819 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.24g 130%
Cholesterol 7.64mg 7%
Sodium 80.38mg 10%
Potassium 183.95mg 11%
Total Carbs 43.83g 42%
Sugars 40.18g 463%
Dietary Fiber 3.24g 37%
Protein 4.27g 25%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 17%
Calcium 51.8mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.2
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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