Pecan Pralines
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Pecan Pralines
Description
This Pecan Pralines recipe involves combining butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil. The mixture is then boiled at medium heat for about 20 minutes while being stirred constantly to develop the proper consistency and sweetness. Once the boiling is complete, pecan pieces are stirred in to evenly distribute the nuts throughout the candy base.
The hot mixture is spooned quickly onto greased foil or a similar nonstick surface, where it cools and solidifies into pralines. Once set, the pralines can be removed from the foil and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. The final treats have a combination of smooth, creamy sweetness with the distinctive crunch and flavor of pecans.
These pralines offer a traditional southern candy experience, often enjoyed as snacks or gifts. Their rich buttery base balanced by the toasted nuttiness of pecans makes them distinct. The careful boiling and stirring is essential to reach the right texture and avoid graininess in the finished candy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound butter
- 36 ounces evaporated milk
- 8 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup vanilla extract
- 8 cups pecan pieces
Instructions
- Combine the butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium and continue to boil for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, add pecans, and stir until the mixture thickens.
- Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto greased foil.
- When the pralines have cooled, remove them from the foil and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 96Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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