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Easy Cinnamon Pecan Praline Recipe
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 24 pralines
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set a large 6-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot, making sure the tip reaches the bottom. Measure both sugars, cream, butter, and cinnamon into the pot.
- Meanwhile, set out two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Once the mixture starts to boil, stir. Continue to cook and stir until it reaches 235°F. Turn off the heat but leave the pot on the burner to keep warm. Quickly stir in the pecans, salt, and vanilla.
- Once the pecans are fully coated, use a large tablespoon or cookie scoop to QUICKLY spoon clumps of candy mixture onto the baking sheets. WORK FAST. The praline mixture starts to dry and harden quickly and does not reheat with the original texture. It’s common to have one “pretty“ pan of pralines and one ugly pan (that tastes just as good) if you don’t work fast. This is a time when two sets of hands is very helpful! *But be careful - hot molten sugar can be dangerous.
- Allow the praline pecans to dry, then move to an airtight container until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Use any variety of nuts you like. For fancier praline pecans, place several pecans in mini muffin liners, then spoon the hot candy mixture over the pecans, to run down and fill in the paper liners.
- Use any variety of nuts you like. For fancier praline pecans, place several pecans in mini muffin liners, then spoon the hot candy mixture over the pecans, to run down and fill in the paper liners.
- Keep in an airtight container at room temperature, and enjoy within 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24pralines
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.