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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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 24 pralines
Calories 150kcal

Ingredients

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.

Notes

  1. Half and half: Or substitute heavy whipping cream.
  2. Pecans: Or substitute walnuts for Walnut Pralines, almonds for Almond Pralines, or peanuts for Peanut Pralines.
  3. Stuck: If the praline mixture becomes hard in the pan, hot water a teaspoon at a time and stir until loose enough to scoop.
  4. Yield: This recipe makes about 24 Pecan Pralines.
  5. Storage: Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg