Sweet Topping Essentials Praline Crunch Food

PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250ºF.
• Combine cereal (or Corn Chex) and unsalted pecans.
• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, light corn syrup, and butter.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
• Pour over cereal and pecans mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
• Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for around 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.
• Enjoy!

PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the cereal and pecans. Set aside.
• In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook on medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low-medium and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes; remove from the heat.
• Stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Pour the mixture over the cereal and pecans and stir until the pieces are evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal.
• Divide the mixture between two sheet pans* and spread out evenly.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring each pan of praline crunch every 15 minutes.
• Let cool and store in an airtight container.

PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250ºF.
• In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
• Pour cereal mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
• Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.

SWEET TOPPING ESSENTIALS: PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 3. Add the pecans and salt to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
• 4. Toss the nuts in the pan, until they begin to brown.
• 5. Whisk the sugar, cinnamon, and water together in a bowl, and then add to the saucepan.
• 6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the syrup begins to turn a nice golden color, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• 7. Spread the mixture out on a piece of parchment paper, and allow to cool.
• 8. Add the hardened candy to a small food prep, and give it a few 1-second pulses to break it into small pieces.
• 9. Store in the fridge, using a small jar, until ready to use.
• 10. PLATE/PRESENT
• 11. Sprinkle some over your favorite sweet dessert. Enjoy.
• 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

PRALINE TOPPING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, egg, and salt until well mixed. Stir in the melted butter and mix well. Stir in the pecans.

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.