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Linda1970
03-22-2007, 11:50 AM
Hello,

I tried making the pecan praline from Charlie Trotter's 'Raw', except that I used honey, agave, and 1 tbsp of maple syrup instead of all maple syrup, as stated in the recipe.

I dehydrated for 40 hours already (the recipe says 12), and it is still soggy as if I have not dehydrated at all.

Is it because of agave? or honey?
Damzlfly
03-22-2007, 11:52 AM
maple syrup crystallizes I think...maybe thats the problem
raven
03-22-2007, 11:54 AM
it's the agave. maple syrup will crisp it up.
Linda1970
03-22-2007, 01:04 PM
Thank you both.
Rawkinlocs
03-22-2007, 01:46 PM
I'd say it's the honey. I've seen reference made to the fact that honey stays soft and keeps dehydrated treats from hardening or crisping. I'm thinking you may have better success if you take them and transfer to the freezer. I know honey hardens when refrigerated.
Linda1970
03-22-2007, 06:33 PM
I'd say it's the honey. I've seen reference made to the fact that honey stays soft and keeps dehydrated treats from hardening or crisping. I'm thinking you may have better success if you take them and transfer to the freezer. I know honey hardens when refrigerated.

Wow, good info, Cherie. Thank you! I'll put it in the freezer now and report the result later. :)
Linda1970
03-25-2007, 01:00 PM
I'd say it's the honey. I've seen reference made to the fact that honey stays soft and keeps dehydrated treats from hardening or crisping. I'm thinking you may have better success if you take them and transfer to the freezer. I know honey hardens when refrigerated.

Cherie,

Thank you Thank you! It worked. I put it in the freezer and it turned crunchy. Problem: it's too good and I can't stop eating it. :D
trinity082482
03-25-2007, 01:09 PM
Let us know how it tastes. That sounds like a delicious goodie! :p
Linda1970
03-25-2007, 01:15 PM
Let us know how it tastes. That sounds like a delicious goodie! :p


It tastes amazing! Exactly like praline pecans. After putting it in the freezer, it turned crunchy. Just too good to be true.
Linda1970
03-25-2007, 01:17 PM
Sigh, I just finished them, about an 8oz serving. I couldn't control myself. I actually made these for my family, but I finished them before giving them to my family. I haven't been so out of control for a very long time. Not a good thing. I wouldn't recommend making these. Too good to the point of addictive. Tastes EXACTLY like the SAD roasted sweetened pecans.
trinity082482
03-25-2007, 01:26 PM
Wow yum!
*cries*
I want some :o