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Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade pecan pralines with this easy Southern-style recipe. Perfect for holidays or as a sweet gift.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugars are dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 240°F (116°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the pecan halves and stir to coat them evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the pralines cool completely until firm.
Notes
- Ensure your candy thermometer is accurate.
- Do not overcook the praline mixture, or they will become hard.
- Pralines can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg