sugary nutty things

[littlegreenfairy]

This probably should be in the food forum but its a bit quiet in there.

In the Christmas markets at the mo there are lots of people selling hot nuts covered in sugary stuff (and also savoury ones too). What on earth are they called? I want to make some but can't google nutty sugary things as it just wont work.

What the bleedin hell are they?

[speedchick]

Sugarded Almonds?

[littlegreenfairy]

speedchick said:

Sugarded Almonds?

They are coloured and hard shells...... I'm thinking of a sort of dry roasted thing but sugary instead.

[coolcatmaz]

I know exactly what you're on about....they're really nice but I can't think what they are either

[littlegreenfairy]

coolcatmaz said:

I know exactly what you're on about....they're really nice but I can't think what they are either

Have you got any idea how I can make them? I know that they taste very nice and would like some more.

[randlemarcus]

praslines.
yummy french things
almonds or peanuts...

[coolcatmaz]

there is of course the roasted horse chestnuts, but I'm thinking it's more pine nuts coated in sweet/savory stuff that you are on about.

I'm in bed ill so will trawl the internet.........damn mods moving threads thought I had imagined this thread as it suddenly vanished to here.

[littlegreenfairy]

randlemarcus said:

praslines.
yummy french things
almonds or peanuts...

Marcus, I bloody love you. PM me your address and I'll send some to you. (assuming I can find a good recipe)

[littlegreenfairy]

coolcatmaz said:

there is of course the roasted horse chestnuts, but I'm thinking it's more pine nuts coated in sweet/savory stuff that you are on about.

I'm in bed ill so will trawl the internet.........damn mods moving threads thought I had imagined this thread as it suddenly vanished to here.

Coated nut recipe seems to bring lots up. Will let you know how I get on!

[coolcatmaz]

http://home.att.net/~magnoliaholidays/pralines.htm...http://www.frenchquarter.com/dining/pralines.php

Edited by coolcatmaz on Friday 14th December 19:18

[randlemarcus]

http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=French%20burnt...

easy recipe, though I suspect the timings might require practice

[littlegreenfairy]

I have the stuff and about to go into the kitchen. Couldn't find any unsalted peanuts so I might just wash salted ones and put them in the oven on a very low heat to dry again. Ahh got to love bodged jobs.

[randlemarcus]

littlegreenfairy said:

I have the stuff and about to go into the kitchen. Couldn't find any unsalted peanuts so I might just wash salted ones and put them in the oven on a very low heat to dry again. Ahh got to love bodged jobs.

Have a small care there. As far as I know, salted peanuts are roasted, so you're toughening them up a little more. While its not strictly necessary to shell your own from monkey nuts, I think uncooked, skin on ones might be better. Still, am awaiting the results with interest....

[littlegreenfairy]

Got sidetracked by skittles vodka. Oh my its immense!!

[littlegreenfairy]

Tried both recipes - not tried yours yet Catz.

Marcus - quick easy done and tasty.

Mine - still drying out, need sleep, hate them now, stupid nuts.


Hmmm...