Description
Learn how to make delicious Southern Pecan Pralines with this easy-to-follow recipe. These classic pralines are a sweet treat perfect for satisfying your candy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Boil until it reaches 235°F.
- Add Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, pecans, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Form Pralines: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Let cool to set.
Notes
- Humidity can affect the texture, so make on a dry day if possible.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
