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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Use the praline as a garnish, or flavor ice cream with ground praline. Chunks of praline can also be stirred into a softened ice cream or bomb to provide a contrast in texture. makes 225 g (8 oz) Ingredients:
125 g (4 oz) sugar |
125 g (4 oz) blanched almonds |
a little oil |
Directions:
1. Put the sugar and nuts in the bottom of a heavy based pan. Cook on a very low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and turned a golden brown colour. Be sure that all the nuts are well coated.
2. Brush a flat baking tray with oil. Spread the nuts and syrup onto the tray and leave to set.
3. Crush the praline with a rolling pin or food processor. It can be coarse or fine, according to personal preference. Alternatively, simply break it into uneven slabs. Use the praline as a garnish, or flavor ice cream with ground praline. Chunks of praline can also be stirred into a softened ice cream or bomb to provide a contrast in texture.
4. Variation Use peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans instead of almonds.
5. Glazed nuts Melt the sugar as above and dip the nuts in one at a time. Remove and leave to cool on a sheet of greaseproof paper.
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