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Pecan Pralines
Make melt-in-your-mouth pecan pralines with toasted pecans and basic pantry ingredients for results worthy of a confectionery shop.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 24 clusters
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 1/2 cups pecan halves in an even layer on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine the toasted pecans, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons salted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir briefly to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture without stirring until it begins to boil, about 5–7 minutes.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (between 234°F and 240°F). This should take around 10–12 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the pan occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir the mixture vigorously until it thickens, loses its shine, and develops a matte finish, about 3–5 minutes.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out slightly. Allow the pralines to cool completely, about 30 minutes, until firm.
- Once cooled, store the pralines in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cluster
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
96IU
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24clusters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cluster | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.