History
Praline may have been inspired in France by the cook of Marshal du Plessis-Praslin (1602 to 1675), and early pralines were whole almonds coated in caramelized sugar. French settlers brought the recipe to Louisiana, where sugar cane and pecan trees were plentiful; in 19th-century New Orleans cooks substituted pecans for almonds and added cream, creating the version known across the American South. Savannah's Candy Kitchen has been on River Street since 1990.
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Common allergens: Tree nuts, Dairy
Make it at home
Ingredients
- 300g light brown sugar
- 150g granulated white sugar
- 120ml double cream
- 60g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g pecan halves, lightly toasted
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Method
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sugars, cream and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugars dissolve.
- Attach a candy thermometer. Cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 240F (soft-ball stage), about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, pecans and salt. Beat with a wooden spoon for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and loses its gloss.
- Quickly drop tablespoons onto the parchment. Let set 15 minutes at room temperature until firm.
Tip from the editors. A candy thermometer matters. Pulled at 235F the praline is sticky; at 245F it is hard.
Where to eat pecan praline
Pecan praline in Savannah
Savannah's Candy Kitchen ★ 4.4
Savannah's Candy Kitchen at 225 E River St sells pralines, gophers and divinity, plus chocolates, truffles, toffee, brittle and candied nuts.
TryPralines, gophers and divinity
More places near Savannah's Candy Kitchen
Not on this list, but close by, nearest first. Every one is in our guide with its address, hours and what to order.
- The Shrimp Factory Seafood, about 100 m away
- B. Matthew's Eatery American, about 100 m away
- Abe's on Lincoln Cocktail bar, about 150 m away
- Treylor Park Restaurants, about 200 m away
- The Olde Pink House Southern, about 200 m away
- Vic's on the River Contemporary Southern, Seafood, about 250 m away
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