Pecan Pralines
A simple yet delightful recipe for pecan pralines that combines caramelized sugar with crunchy pecans for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pralines 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a saucepan: brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 5-6 minutes without stirring until a soft ball stage is reached (234°F or 112°C).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and the pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper, forming little mounds and let cool for approximately 30 minutes.
Notes
For a variation, add cinnamon or nutmeg, or fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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