Praline coated almonds. The greedy healthy eating
The praline coated almonds are a typical dessert of Puglia and in general of the whole of Southern Italy. The peculiarity of this product is their unmistakable aroma and flavor: once bitten into the sugar, it gives way to the aroma of the almond. To make them, just a few simple ingredients are enough: water, sugar and of course almonds … the best! These sweets are in fact made by us in Arcadia with the best almonds harvested from our almond groves. Once the almonds have been selected, they are then stripped of their shells and “cooked” over a very low heat and constantly stirred with water and sugar, just as tradition dictates. Only experience will tell you when you have reached the right degree of crunchiness!
In the past it was customary for them to be at home, now they are a little less common, to be tasted after coffee. These crunchy pralines are also known as “addormentasuocere” because they were brought as a gift to the girlfriend’s house to distract the mother. Given the goodness of the gift, in fact, the mothers-in-law were busy eating them one after the other, thus keeping busy.
A TASTE OF CHILDHOOD NOT TO FORGET
Remember when you made a new discovery as a child? Today, those experiences are a distant memory, a flashback that makes us smile with nostalgia. This also happens with the aromas and flavors of the past.
The idea of praline almonds was born precisely from this “need”: to offer the new generations a sugary but genuine taste. Praline almonds are now irresistible snacks and it is really difficult to refrain from the temptation to eat one after the other! They are also perfect for making greedy and original gifts, not only for classic occasions such as Christmas and Befana, but also as wedding favors or place cards for baptisms, communions and weddings.
