Description
A delightful recipe for making pecan pralines that are crunchy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugars dissolve.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook without stirring for about 5 minutes or until it reaches a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper.
- Let the pralines cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy if you’re unsure about the soft ball stage.
- Keep the pralines in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pecan praline perfection