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Pecan Pralines

Pecan Pralines are a favorite treat when we visit New Orleans. Sweet caramel paired with buttery maple flavor, tossed in crunchy pecans for perfect texture!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 629 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Belgian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mapleine maple flavoring

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, stir together the cream with the sugars then place over medium low heat. Stir constantly until the sugars completely dissolve, then turn the heat up to medium.
  2. Bring the mix to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 225 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  3. Add the butter, pecans, and salt, and continue to cook until the mix reaches 235 then immediately take the pan off the heat.
  4. Keep stirring to help the mixture start to cool, as it cools it will start to thicken.
  5. When it starts to thicken, add the Mapeline and spoon out large spoonfuls onto some parchment paper to make praline patties, or spoon out individual pecans to make praline coated pecans.

Notes

  • For Pecan Praline Patties: Spoon out your pecan and sugar mixture onto waxed paper and allow it to cool in patties. See the recipe card below for detailed instructions. It's best to use about a tablespoon for each patty.
  • For Praline Coated Pecans: After the mixture is completed, separate the nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet to make praline coated pecans.
  • You can also dip pecan praline patties in melted chocolate, then allow to cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 629kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 190mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 70g (140%) Vitamin A 721IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629

% Daily Value*

Calories 629kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 70g 140%
Vitamin A 721IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.