How to Make Praline

To make praline, slivered almonds are first toasted in a preheated oven until golden and fragrant, bringing out their nutty flavor. Meanwhile, sugar and water simmer until the syrup turns a deep amber caramel, signaling full caramelization. Butter is stirred in off heat to add richness and shine, then toasted almonds are added to coat them evenly. The mixture is poured on buttered parchment to harden into brittle shards or pieces.

This candy delivers a crisp texture with sweet, buttery caramel and toasty almonds. It can be broken into pieces to eat by itself or used as crunchy texture in other sweets.

Store praline at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain crispness.