Black Walnut Pralines Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

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Black Walnut Pralines are a wonderful twist on the traditional Pecan Praline and they melt in your mouth. Make these from scratch and impress everyone.



I just can't help it. Why always stick to tradition when you can mix it up. I have turned pecan pralines into a creamy smooth Black Walnut Pralines Recipe.

In fact, mom use to make pralines that are very similar to this one. No raisins in hers but they sure were good! Sweet? Yes!

This black walnut pralines recipe is done like drop candy but you can also do it as my mother did. She put muffin cups into a muffin tin and poured in the mixture to about ½" deep.

Not the little muffin cups. Those didn't even exist then but I mean the full size muffin cups. ½" deep. Such a special day!

Since there are such great craft scissors out there now you could even cut the muffin cups down with paper pinking sheers. That way you could leave the candy in the paper holders - a much fancier presentation.

The pralines will set and harden and you can easily peel away the muffin cups if you didn't go the decorative route. Place the round discs on a pretty plate to serve or store in a candy tin.

But ... back to drop candies ... drop a heaping tablespoon of the hot candy onto parchment paper that has been placed on a baking sheet.

Fill up the sheet and let harden. Peel off the parchment and serve in a bowl or plate. They store for a long time in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Can I use other Nuts Besides Walnuts?

  • Yes!
  • Regular ol' walnuts are perfect too.
  • This recipe is absolutely aimed at making walnut candy in a new way but you can change it if there are people who can't eat walnuts.
  • Of course, traditional pecans are perfect.
  • Peanuts would be delicious. Peanuts and raisins are perfect together.

Something just popped into my head. Do you know I'm not a fast writer at all. One of these posts takes me about three hours to write. I'm not kidding.

Let me tell you why.

First I want to get the narrative going. Then I want to try to pass on some knowledge to you that you may not know yet. Then I try to think up questions that you might have for the recipe.

And, in between all of that, my mind wanders.

I'm thinking of the ingredients then I think of another recipe I could make.

The photos are nice but I wonder if I could show you a pretty photo of something I've cooked that is similar.

Then I remember that I have to work on the nutrition label. And I'm hungry.

So now, at this time, in real time, I've reminded myself to show you something else.

I won't stray off the the topic of this black walnut pralines recipe by too far but I'd love for you to see the other recipe that I have on pralines. It's Cashew Pralines with Chocolate and Oats.

The picture is right here below and if you'd like to take a quick look at it's recipe card then go ahead and click on the title or the picture.

Sounding good, eh? So now back to this Black Walnuts Pralines Recipe!

I did a search for walnut candy and, man, it is popular. Anything you can think of is being attempted. I'd rather stay with just a few ingredients and makes candy as easy as possible.

You usually want it when you're having a sweets craving anyway so you might as well be able to make it asap. There is a little cooking for this recipe to get that perfect consistency.

It would just crumble into clumps if it wasn't cooked. True, it would still taste delicious but you'd have to use a spoon and that just seems a little too funny.

Scroll on down to the recipe card and get out your seven ingredients to make this twisted classic for a great sweet candy.

Black Walnut Pralines Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (4)

Can You Freeze Pralines Black Walnut Candy?

  • Now don't laugh. I know you're saying "These won't last that long!"
  • But, yes, you can.
  • These will keep in the fridge for about 3 weeks (another hint that they may not make it to the freezer) and in the freezer for about 6 months.
  • When defrosting just set out in a bowl and they will defrost in no time.

Okay one more pretty picture but this time it's for walnut candy pushed one step further into bars. Healthier English Toffee Squares are an absolute go-to.

Black Walnut Pralines Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (5)

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Black Walnut Pralines Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (6)

Black Walnut Pralines

Ginny McMeans

Black Walnut Pralines are a wonderful twist on the traditional Pecan Praline and they melt in your mouth.

4.60 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Candy

Servings 36 Candies

Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup almond creamer
  • 3 tablespoons coconut butter
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Lay a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.

  • Butter the sides of a 2 qt. saucepan.

  • Combine the creamer and both sugars in the pot.

  • Stir the sugar to melt and cook over medium hi heat to boiling - stirring (almost) constantly.

  • This takes about 6 to 8 minutes.

  • Clip on a candy thermometer.

  • Cook over medium heat to 234 degrees - soft ball stage.This takes about 10 to 18 minutes.This mixture should boil at a moderate rate.

  • Remove saucepan from the heat and drop in the butter. Do NOT stir.

  • Cool, without stirring to about 150 degrees.This takes about 30 minutes.

  • Remove the thermometer and stir in the vanilla, walnuts and raisins.

  • Stir about 30 seconds.Drop by heaping tablespoons full onto parchment paper.

  • The candy may stiffen while you work and you can add a little bit of water. Stir again and drop again until all the candy pralines are done.

  • Let set and when firm pack into an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CandyCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 76mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg

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Black Walnut Pralines Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

FAQs

Can pralines be frozen? ›

Storage and gifting. Storage: These bourbon pecan pralines can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freezing: If sealed in an airtight container, they can also store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Making a large batch of these for the holidays is a must!

Why won't my pralines get hard? ›

If you beat too long, the candy will seize and start to crumble. If you don't beat it long enough, then pralines won't set properly and will stay soft and sticky.

How long do pralines last in the fridge? ›

Due to the fresh nature of our candy, we recommend eating it sooner rather than later. Our Pralines will stay fresh for about 3 weeks. Our Tortues stay fresh for about a month.

Can you freeze Black Walnuts in the shell? ›

Yes, just put them in a freezer bag and squeeze out plenty of air from it before you tie it up. It doesn't matter if they're shelled/crushed etc. You can keep them for as long as anything else - some say 6 months, some say a year, some say indefinitely. We keep all raw nuts in the freezer now.

Can pralines go bad? ›

They never go “bad,” but after a week or so the sugar starts to crystalize and they lose the characteristic snap that you enjoy when biting them.

What desserts should you not freeze? ›

Custard or meringue-based desserts

According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation, pies or baked goods with cream or custard fillings (such as coconut or chocolate cream pies) are prone to separating and turning watery or lumpy.

What to do if pralines don t set? ›

If your pralines don't set up, or they get dry and crumbly, don't toss them out! Eat them with a spoon, ball them up and dip in chocolate, or chop them up and use as a topping on cake or ice cream!

Why do pralines turn white? ›

Pralines are a much-appreciated festive treat, but come to think of it, they're simply delicious at any time of the year. When your pralines turn white, you are seeing the recrystallization of sugar. And you are right that honey does technically slow down the rate at which crystals form in candy.

How do you stop pralines from crystallizing? ›

A little crystallization in pralines is inevitable but adding a bit of corn syrup can help keep crystals from forming. In this recipe I also butter the sides of the pot and only stir before the sugar comes to a boil. After the candy reaches soft-ball stage, it is left to cool for 10 minutes without agitation.

Why did my praline crystallise? ›

Sometimes, as syrup boils, sugar starts to form back into crystals, which turn hard and cloudy. Crystallisation can be caused by stirring, or a grain of something other than sugar getting into the pan, or often just bad luck.

How long is homemade pralines good for? ›

Pralines will keep well for 1 or 2 weeks at room temperature. After that, the sugar will begin to crystallize and the candy will get harder and gritty. To ensure they stay fresh, proper storage is key. Pack them in an airtight container as soon as the candy hardens and use parchment or wax paper to separate layers.

Can you overcook pralines? ›

Pralines should be cooked to 236°F (soft ball stage) so that it is still pliable when it cools and so it maintains the smooth sandy texture typical of pralines. This is impossible to determine without a thermometer, and if you overheat the sugar, you are guaranteed to make pralines that are too firm and grainy.

How long are black walnuts good in the freezer? ›

Generally speaking, we recommend consumers store Black Walnuts in the refrigerator up to a year, or the freezer for a year or longer. This will ensure your Black Walnuts maintain freshness and best flavor. What are common uses for Black Walnut Oil?

Can walnuts go rancid in the freezer? ›

Whole raw nuts can be stored in the freezer for up to one year. Chopped nuts, ground nuts, or nut flours — all of which contain more surface area for oxidation — are quicker to spoil and should only be stored for up to six months.

What does black walnut hull do for the body? ›

One of the key benefits of Black Walnut Hulls are their ability to expel various kinds of worms and parasites that live in the intestines. Often making an appearance in parasite cleanses, Black Walnut Hulls contain juglandin, juglone and juglandic acids as well as tannins and organic iodine.

What is the best way to store pralines? ›

How to Store Pralines. Allow the pralines to cool completely, then store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature, stored in a cool and dry place, for at least five days or longer. Pralines ship very well, so they make a good care package gift!

How long do packaged pralines last? ›

Product Care and Storage
ProductShelf Life
World Famous Pralines®14 Days
Chocolate Covered Pralines3 weeks
Bear Claws®8 weeks
Saltwater Taffy12 weeks
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What happens when you freeze hard candy? ›

Yes, freeze hard candies in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. ... Properly stored, hard candies will maintain the best quality for about 12 months but will remain safe beyond that time.

Does candy go bad if frozen? ›

Avoid freezing candies with fruits and nuts. Toffee and truffles can be frozen for up to two months. Avoid mixing candies in the same jar as some candies absorb moisture (such as caramel, mints and hard candies) and some lose moisture (such as fudge and creamy candies).

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