Mom's Pecan Pralines Recipe
Louisiana Chef Jeremy Langlois shares his mother's prized recipe for this classic Louisiana treat.
There are many must-dos along our Capital Cravings Trail, but two at the top of the list are a drive along River Road and a meal at Latil’s Landing Restaurant at Houmas House Plantation. At Latil’s Landing, former executive chef Jeremy Langlois incorporated local ingredients into his “Nouvelle Louisiane” menu. Mouthwatering dishes include Abita shrimp; bisque of curried pumpkin, crawfish and corn; and Community Coffee-marinated rack of lamb. Here, he shares his mom’s recipe for pralines, but you can find more of Jeremy Langois' recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 tbsp. butter
Method of preparation:
- In a small, thick-bottomed saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat over medium-high heat.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 6 minutes or until 240 degrees, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until mixture thickens, becomes creamy and pecans stay suspended in mixture.
- Spoon out on wax paper, aluminum foil or parchment paper.
