pecan pralines
New Orleans candy
Pecan pralines are a Southern confection made from pecans, sugar, butter, and cream, cooked to a soft, creamy consistency.
The candy is typically spooned into patties and allowed to set.
Pralines are associated with New Orleans and Louisiana Creole cuisine: She brought back a box of pralines from her trip to the French Quarter.
The pronunciation varies regionally—PRAH-leen in the South, PRAY-leen elsewhere.
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- New OrleansLouisiana's largest city
- French QuarterHistoric New Orleans neighborhood
- Mardi GrasPre-Ash Wednesday celebration
- candySugary edible treats
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Unadorned brewed beverage
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Creamy cooked confection
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