Evangeline Praline Liqueur Recipes

PRALINE LIQUEUR BREAD

Steps:

• Combine pecans and 1/4 cup praline liqueur; cover and set aside overnight.
• Cream butter and gradually add sugar, beating well.
• Add vanilla; beat well.
• Add eggs and milk, beating well.
• Combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture, stirring well.
• Stir in pecan mixture.
• Pour batter into two greased 7 1/2x3x2 inch loaf pans.
• Bake at 325°F for 55 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool in pans 10 minutes.
• Remove from pans; place on wire racks to cool completely.
• Drizzle 1/4 cup praline liqueur evenly over each cooled loaf.
• Allow to season for 3 days before serving.

HOMEMADE PRALINE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• 1. combine brown sugar, sugar, and water in a pan over medium heat until mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• 2. Place vanilla beans and pecans in a gallon jar. Pour hot mixture into jar and let cool. Add vodka.
• 3. Cover tightly and store in a dark place at room temp for 2 weeks. Shake jar once daily.
• 4. Strain mixture and discard solids. Will make 4 1/2 cups liqueur