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As for the pronunciation of the word praline and the pecan nut that goes into the classic ones, the local New Orleans pronunciation is "prah-lean," while the nut most commonly used in it is pronounced "pec-cahn" (mispronounce them to a local if you want to hear a rude joke about a pee-can).

As for the pronunciation of the word praline and the pecan nut that goes into the classic ones, the local New Orleans pronunciation is "prah-lean," while the nut most commonly used in it is pronounced "pec-cahn" (mispronounce them to a local if you want to hear a rude joke about a pee-can).

Our Creamy Pralines are more fudge-like and they will last for up to eight months from production. The expiration date is clearly printed on each wrapper. Our Chewy Pralines last about six weeks, depending upon the environment (humidity, temperature).

Praliné is a nut-based paste used widely in pastry-making. It's not to be confused with praline, which is a candy coated with caramelized sugar.

The powder made by grinding up such caramel-coated nuts is called pralin, and is an ingredient in many cakes, pastries, and ice creams. After this powder has been mixed with chocolate, it becomes praliné in French, which gave birth to what is known in French as chocolat praliné.

Many people believe Southerners say “pee-can” while Northerners say “puh-kahn.” According to the National Pecan Shellers Association (which, we assume, is the foremost authority on all things pecan), only 45 percent of Southerners are Team Pee-can—unlike 70 percent of people in the Northeast.

For one, pecan pralines are a patty-shaped candy made from pecans and several other ingredients, typically sugar, butter, and cream. Praline pecans, on the other hand, are individual pecan nuts with a praline-flavored coating.

What are Pralines? A signature sweet of New Orleans, Pralines are unique candied treats adored by natives and visitors alike. Described as the nuttier cousin to fudge and known to melt in your mouth, pralines come in many shapes, sizes, colors and flavors.

Aunt Sally's Pralines was founded by our family in the tightly-knit French Creole community of New Orleans in the early 1900s. Nearly a century ago, our founding family members, Diane and Pierre Bagur, lit a fire under a copper pot to bring our family's confectionary culture and love of New Orleans to the world.

Allow the pralines to cool completely, then store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature, stored in a cool and dry place, for at least five days or longer.

Why do pralines turn white? ›

Pralines are a much-appreciated festive treat, but come to think of it, they're simply delicious at any time of the year. When your pralines turn white, you are seeing the recrystallization of sugar. And you are right that honey does technically slow down the rate at which crystals form in candy.

Praline pecans are also a healthy addition as pecans contain vitamins and minerals, and are also free from cholesterol so you can much on them without worry.

praline, is a firm combination of almonds and caramelized sugar. These candied almonds can be ground into a powder called "pralin" that is used to fill the Belgian chocolates.

One is “pray-lean.” That's a favorite pronunciation in Georgia and surrounding states. The other is “prah-lean.” That's what you're most likely to hear in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast.

praline, in French confectionery, a cooked mixture of sugar, nuts, and vanilla, often ground to a paste for use as a pastry or candy filling, analogous to marzipan; also, a sugar-coated almond or other nutmeat.

chocolate. eine Schachtel Pralinen a box of chocolates. (Translation of Praline from the GLOBAL German–English Dictionary © 2018 K Dictionaries Ltd)