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Pecan Praline Recipe
Pecan Pralines are a traditional Southern with crunchy pecans and a soft, buttery-sweet base. And they're only 5 ingredients!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24 pralines
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 brown sugar firmly packed
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, brown sugar, butter, half-and-half, and pecans.
- Cook until sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes, stirring gently. Increase heat to medium and cover. Cook until sugar dissolves from the side of the pan, about 2-3 minutes longer.
- Uncover and cook until praline reaches soft ball stage, 235 degrees on a digital thermometer, while stirring constantly (see note 3).
- Remove from heat. Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until it begins to thicken. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, and allow to stand at room temperature until firm.
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Notes
- Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Half and half: Or substitute heavy whipping cream.
- Pecans: Or substitute walnuts for Walnut Pralines, almonds for Almond Pralines, or peanuts for Peanut Pralines.
- Stuck: If the praline mixture becomes hard in the pan, hot water a teaspoon at a time and stir until loose enough to scoop.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 24 Pecan Pralines.
- Storage: Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 piece
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24pralines
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 piece | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.