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Pecan Praline with Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine

Cooking with beer version of Pecan Praline with Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine combines the rich oak layered high alcohol Barleywine beer style into these Southern confections.

CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican, Beer Cuisine, Creole | Cajun
Cooking Beer StyleAmerican Barleywine
Pairing Beer StyleAmerican Barleywine, English Old Ale, Russian Imperial Stout
SeasonalFall Seasonal, Spring Seasonal, Summer Seasonal, Winter Seasonal, Year Around Seasonal
Food SectionCandy, Nuts
Cooking MethodBaking with Beer
BreweryBeer Advocate, Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
KeywordCooking with Beer

Servings	Prep Time
6-8guests	5minute

Cook Time

10minute

Servings	Prep Time
6-8guests	5minute

Cook Time

10minute

Ingredients

1cup sugar, brown, lightfirmly packed
1cup sugar, organic
1/2cup Barleywine*preferably Bourbon Barrel Aged
1/2cup milk, Evaporated
2cup pecans, shelled,pieces and halves
1tablespoon Bourbon,
1/4cup butter, unsaltedpreferably organic and European style
1pinch salta finishing salt with a large crystal

Instructions

Combine the two sugars, Barleywine beer and evaporated milk in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugars; bring to a boil. Cook until the mixture reaches soft-ball consistency, 238°F | 114°C.
Remove the pan from heat, stirring in pecans, bourbon, butter, and a healthy pinch of salt. Using a tablespoon, immediately drop tablespoon-size mounds onto wax paper or a Silpat-lined sheet tray.
Let cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container until ready to serve.