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Author:Delphine Fortin
Prep Time:30 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Yield:1-2 jars 1x
Category:Breakfast
Cuisine:French
Learn how to make homemade French almond and hazelnut praline paste and use it on your crepes, pancakes or just eat it with a spoon (yes, it’s allowed).
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
⅓ cup + 1 Tablespoon (100g) water
2 cups (300g) whole hazelnuts
2 cups (300g) whole almonds
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Pour water and sugar in a non-stick pan with a heavy bottom and bring to boil until 245°F (118°C), using a cooking thermometer to measure properly.
Lower the heat and add whole hazelnuts and almonds at once, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula. At first, sugar will become white and coat the nuts, and while continuing stirring it will progressively turn into a caramel. This takes about 15-20 minutes.
Once the nuts are caramelized, transfer to the prepared baking sheet in en even layer and let cool completely.
Gently break down the nut pieces, place into a strong food processor and pulse. At first you will obtain a thin, sandy texture. Continue pulsing until it tuns into a paste, about 15 minutes.
Pour into one or two jars, and serve onto crepes, pancakes, waffles, or simply with a spoon!