Grandma Kathy’s Homemade Turtle Candy
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Grandma Kathy’s Homemade Turtle Candy
Description
This recipe starts by roasting pecan halves to intensify their flavor and texture. Dark chocolate morsels are melted gently in the microwave until smooth, then spread into small rounds on a lined baking sheet. Pecan halves are arranged on the chocolate to resemble turtle legs. The chocolate is allowed to cool and firm up, either at room temperature or in the freezer.
Soft caramels, melted together with butter and evaporated milk, form a creamy topping that is dolloped atop each prepared chocolate-pecan cluster. After chilling again, additional melted dark chocolate is layered on top to seal the candy and provide a rich finish. The candies are chilled multiple times to ensure distinct layers and firm texture.
The resulting turtle candies offer a combination of crunchy nuts, velvety chocolate, and chewy caramel, typical of this classic candy style. They make sweet treats suitable for gifting, special occasions, or home snacking.
Ingredients
- 96 pecan halves
- 10 ounces dark chocolate Nestle Dark Chocolate Morsels
- 11 ounce caramels Kraft brand, unwrapped, the soft kind
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp evaporated milk
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Put the pecans on an unlined baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Heat 1/2 the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Microwave a further 15-30 seconds and stir again until melted and smooth.
- Drop small amounts of chocolate onto the prepared baking sheets and spread with your spoon to the size of quarters. Top with 4 pecan halves to form the turtle legs. (See photos)
- You can proceed to the next step immediately or put the tray in the freezer to firm up for 5 minutes.
- Melt the caramels, butter, and milk in the microwave. Start at one minute, stir, and if necessary heat in 15 seconds increments until smooth. I like to let the caramel cool a little to thicken up before proceeding.
- Add a small (about 1/2 tsp) dollop of caramel to the top of each turtle.
- Again, put the tray in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Melt the remaining chocolate and add a small amount to the top of each turtle, spreading it around to cover the caramel. I like to give the chocolate a little swirl flourish as I lift up my spoon. Put the tray in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- The turtles can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. These will freeze well for longer storage (put them in a heavy duty zip lock freezer bag.)
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24turtles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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