Old Town Praline is a true New Orleans family-owned and operated candy and gift shop that offers only the finest quality products at their most reasonable cost. At Old Town we're so proud of what we do, that our kitchen is always open to the public. Come by and watch us make our delicious candies. For 77 years our store and kitchen have been a great visiting place for both local and out-of-towners. It is always a pleasure to meet and serve you. Read More About Us
Pralines
WHAT IS A PRALINE?
The Praline is a crisp candy made from pecans, brown sugar and cane sugar. This candy has been a favorite in New Orleans, dating back to it French Settlement days. The name praline is derived from that of a French army man and diplomat, Cecur DuPlessis Praslin. It was Marshall Praslin, who, according to tradition first ordered his pecans cooked in sugar, in the belief that served in this fashion, they would not cause indigestion. As Praslin is pronounced “Pra-lin”, that name was adopted as the name of the candy. Pralines have long been a most sought after candy in New Orleans. They are a favorite of both locals and visitors to our city. No visit to New Orleans is complete without tasting this local favorite!
The Praline is a crisp candy made from pecans, brown sugar and cane sugar. This candy has been a favorite in New Orleans, dating back to it French Settlement days. The name praline is derived from that of a French army man and diplomat, Cecur DuPlessis Praslin. It was Marshall Praslin, who, according to tradition first ordered his pecans cooked in sugar, in the belief that served in this fashion, they would not cause indigestion. As Praslin is pronounced “Pra-lin”, that name was adopted as the name of the candy. Pralines have long been a most sought after candy in New Orleans. They are a favorite of both locals and visitors to our city. No visit to New Orleans is complete without tasting this local favorite!