Bourbon Pecan Pralines
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Bourbon Pecan Pralines
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Delish praline-flavored candied pecans, spiked with bourbon. Perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration!
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup Half & Half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecan halves toasted
- 1 tablespoon bourbon optional
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Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicone baking mats; set aside.
- Stir together the sugars and baking soda in a 3-quart saucepan. Stir in the half & half and place over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture reaches 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- As soon as the mixture reaches 235 degrees, whisk in the butter until it is completely melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the pecans and bourbon until the nuts are evenly coated. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir vigorously until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Working quickly, drop tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Let sit at room temperature until completely dry, about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- Equipment: Candy thermometer / Saucepan / Wooden spoon / Whisk
- Half-and-Half: If you cannot get half-and-half where you live, you can substitute equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
- Bourbon: You can substitute another liquor or you can omit entirely and substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract instead.
- Storage: Pralines can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Pecan pralines can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Gifting: Transfer the pralines to your gift container the day you plan to give them. Tins and cellophane bags are great options!
- Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes
Nutrition Information
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Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
58mg
(2%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 pound of nuts)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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