Walnut Pralines

Step 1

Choose your walnut kernels so that they are as beautiful as possible.

Step 2

Pour the sugar into a large pan with a little water just to soak it and stir with a spoon. Heat over moderate heat.

Step 3

When the bubbles thicken, add the nuts.

Step 4

Stir to coat well with the thick syrup.

Step 5

While still stirring, heat until the syrup crystallizes. It will dry.

Step 6

Make sure the nuts are well coated with this granulated sugar.

Step 7

Keep mixing to avoid burning the nuts. Heat until a thin layer of caramel coats the nuts. All the sugar should not melt, but just a very thin layer.

Step 8

When done, pour onto a good quality parchment paper or silicon mat. Let the nuts cool.

Step 9

As soon as they have warmed up, put them in an airtight box. They can be kept for a long time, while waiting to use them in a recipe or to eat them as they are!