Southern Style Pecan Pralines
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Southern Style Pecan Pralines
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These simple, sweet, buttery confections are a staple across the South. Pecan pralines are made with sugar, cream and toasted nuts for a one of a kind pecan candy that melts in your mouth.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon molasses
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter 1
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Lay the pecans in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the pecans are toasted and fragrant. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, molasses and whipping cream.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat, and continue to cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until it reads 240°F on a candy thermometer. Note: This is the soft ball stage (when mixture will form a soft, flexible ball when a small amount is dropped from a spoon into a bowl of cold water). The sugar mixture is like molten lava at this point -- be very careful not to burn yourself.
- Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and stir in the butter, pecans, salt and vanilla. Continue to stir vigorously until thick, about 2-3 minutes.
- Working very quickly, use a teaspoon to scoop a spoonful of praline and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. The candy will firm up very quickly, so do not get distracted while you're doing this and work fast.
- Let the candies cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container to store.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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