These Almond Pralines are addictive. Believe me, you may not be able to stop eating them! In Italy, when I was little, they were sold by street vendors during Christmas time, or at local fêtes and markets.
I distinctly remember buying them often in Milan during the Oh bej! Oh bej! Christmas fair. The Oh bej! Oh bej! Christmas fair (which literally means “oh so nice! oh so nice!”) is the most important Christmas fair in Milan. It is held from the 7th of December (day of the patron saint of Milan, Ambrose) until the following Sunday and you can find delicious sweets and handicrafts (including Christmas decorations). If you are ever in Milan at that time of the year, I highly recommend it. But back to our Almond Pralines.
I hadn’t eaten them since moving to Australia 12 years ago… when I suddenly got a craving for them, so I made them at home! They came out perfect, just like the ones I used to eat as a child. And the best part is that they are really easy and quick to make!
So, what are you waiting for? Make this amazing snack and let me know how you like it. Don’t forget to check out the video recipe as well!
Almond Pralines
Ingredients
- 250 gms – 1 ¾ cups almonds unpeeled
- 250 gms – 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
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Put all the ingredients in a non-stick frying pan, mix, and cook on a low-medium flame until the sugar starts to melt.
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Then stir constantly with a wooden spoon. The sugar will start to crystallize. Keep stirring until the almonds become shiny and detach from one another.
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Then pour on a tray lined with baking paper and let them cool down completely before serving.
Recipe Notes
These almond pralines can be kept in an airtight container for up to a week.
Can you make these in a cast iron frying pan? I don’t own nonstick pans.
Hi Debbie
I haven’t tried it yet, but if you are careful with the heat (not to burn the sugar) you should be fine. 🙂
Wow, it looks very nice. I have not tried this almond pralines but I really do love almonds and peanuts.
I seen this as I was looking for something for husband who loves all kinds of Nuts and chocolate,and I was looking for something new for him with all the things he loves,and I must say thank you so much for sharing this because he loves it,
This is the best recipe ever. My husband loves it. Growing up in my hometown, we loved to go to this little country store to purchase this almond candy. I’m so happy I found your recipe. This will be a number one hit for the holiday.
Thanks for this quick recipe! It’s a big hit in our house
These are delicious and I add cinnamon instead of chocolate…so yummy”!
Do you use raw almonds?
Hi Jenise, yes I use raw almonds for this. 🙂