Mawmaw Bellards Pralines Microwave Food

MICROWAVE PRALINES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl combine brown sugar, whipping cream, salt, margarine and nuts; microwave on HIGH for 9 minutes, stirring once.
• Remove from microwave and let rest 1 minute, then stir in vanilla; continue stirring with wooden spoon for 3 minutes more.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper (if the mixture is "runny" allow to cool about 30 seconds more and then try dropping from the spoon again).

MAWMAW BELLARD'S PRALINES (MICROWAVE RECIPE)

Steps:

• combine all except for vanilla extract in a microwave safe 1 quart bowl or measuring cup.
• Microwave on high for about 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minute.
• Add Vanilla extract and stir quickly.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and allow to harden.
• If it sets up too fast while in the bowl just add a bit of evaporated milk.
• My problem was always spooning them out before the sugary mixture was thick enough or had cooled enough. I solved that by stirring quickly and checking to see if it starts to harden around the edges of my spoon or bowl. That's when it's ready to spoon out. It's very humid here so unsure how different climates will affect the outcome.

PECAN PRALINES BY MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Put 1st six items in large glass bowl. Cover.
• Cook on High 4 minute ( 5 ).
• Stir. Cook on High 4 minute (6 ).
• Add vanilla and pecans.
• Stir, then cook on High 2min. (5).
• Stir in powdered sugar.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper over newsprint. If candy gets too thick, reheat 20-30 secs.
• Add more nuts at the end if you run out of nuts before candy, (but these don't taste as good as the cooked nuts.).
• You can also drizzle the extra candy at the end over the first pralines which don't have as much because it was too hot at first.
• It's the powdered sugar that makes the syrup crystalize as it cools.
• You can cook on stove---get syrup to softball stage -234*; stir constantly.

TWO POTATO GRATIN (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Butter a 8 x 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
• Arrang HALF of the sliced russets in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 of the dried rosemary over the russets.
• Top with HALF of the sweet potato slices, then season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with 1/4 of the the rosemary.
• Repeat layering with russets and sweet potatoes, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper and 1/4 rosemary.
• Pour/drizzle the whipping cream over.
• Cover tightly with heavy microwave plastic wrap.
• Microwave on HIGH until the potatoes are tender (about 18-20 minutes).
• Remove and sprinkle BOTH cheeses over the potatoes.
• Return to the microwave uncovered on HIGH for about 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
• Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

MICROWAVE PECAN PRALINES

Steps:

• Mix Brown sugar and whipping cream in 2 qt microwave bowl.
• Place in Microwave on High for exactly 13 minutes.
• Remove and add butter vanilla and nuts.
• mix for about 1 more minute.
• Using tablespoon place on wax paper until cool.
• Walnuts can be used also.

MICROWAVE BUTTERMILK PRALINES

Steps:

• Combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and butter in large (3-4 quart) microwave or glass bowl. Microwave 5 minutes on medium, uncovered, to melt. Stir until butter is blended. Microwave on medium, uncovered, for 22-25 minutes or until soft ball stage. Add vanilla, beat with mixer until mixture forms soft peaks. Mix in pecans before finishing beating, if desired. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper to make patties. If you prefer to have the pecans on top, place them on at this point instead of mixing them in before. If it gets stiff while dropping, heat briefly in the microwave. Cool until firm. Store in airtight container.

EASY MICROWAVE PRALINES

Steps:

• Mix brown sugar, half & half and Karo Syrup in mirowave safe bowl.
• (Microwave 12 or 13 minutes).
• Add 2 Tablespoons of Butter.
• Stir and Stir and Stir and Stir...... until it starts thickening.
• Add 2 cups chopped pecans and stir.
• Drop in spoonfuls onto wax paper. Allow to cool.

MICROWAVE PRALINES

Steps:

• Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave-safe 2-qt. bowl, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring after each minute., Add pecans and vanilla; stir just until mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Flatten slightly. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.