Description
Delicious Southern Pecan Pralines that are chewy, crunchy, and wrapped in a sweet caramel coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans (whole or chopped)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Measure out each ingredient before starting.
- Toast the Pecans: In a dry skillet, toast pecans over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Combine Sugars and Cream: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils.
- Cook the Mixture: Boil until it reaches the soft ball stage (about 234°F or 112°C).
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, and vanilla.
- Incorporate Pecans: Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Cool and Scoop: Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or package for gifts.
Notes
Ensure to monitor the temperature and toast the pecans for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Southern Pralines, Candy, Dessert, Pecans, Southern Recipe