Mawmaw Bellards Pralines Microwave Recipes

MAWMAW BELLARD'S PRALINES (MICROWAVE RECIPE)

Steps:

• combine all except for vanilla extract in a microwave safe 1 quart bowl or measuring cup.
• Microwave on high for about 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minute.
• Add Vanilla extract and stir quickly.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and allow to harden.
• If it sets up too fast while in the bowl just add a bit of evaporated milk.
• My problem was always spooning them out before the sugary mixture was thick enough or had cooled enough. I solved that by stirring quickly and checking to see if it starts to harden around the edges of my spoon or bowl. That's when it's ready to spoon out. It's very humid here so unsure how different climates will affect the outcome.

EASY MICROWAVE PRALINES

Steps:

• In a deep, microwave-safe bowl, mix together brown sugar, whipping cream, and corn syrup. Microwave on High for 13 minutes.
• Mix in butter until well blended. Then stir, stir, and stir until mixture begins to cool and get creamy. Stir in chopped nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper to cool.

MICROWAVE PRALINES

Steps:

• Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave-safe 2-qt. bowl, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring after each minute., Add pecans and vanilla; stir just until mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Flatten slightly. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

TWO POTATO GRATIN (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Butter a 8 x 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
• Arrang HALF of the sliced russets in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 of the dried rosemary over the russets.
• Top with HALF of the sweet potato slices, then season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with 1/4 of the the rosemary.
• Repeat layering with russets and sweet potatoes, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper and 1/4 rosemary.
• Pour/drizzle the whipping cream over.
• Cover tightly with heavy microwave plastic wrap.
• Microwave on HIGH until the potatoes are tender (about 18-20 minutes).
• Remove and sprinkle BOTH cheeses over the potatoes.
• Return to the microwave uncovered on HIGH for about 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
• Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.