Pecan Pralines

4.2 Stars (7 Reviews)

Yield: 12 servings

prep time: 5

cook time: 15

total time: 20

These Pecan Pralines are rich and buttery, creamy, and chock-full of crunchy, toasted pecans. It's a classic southern candy recipe that's easy to make. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and gift giving!

Ingredients

2 cups pecan halves toasted
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup raw sugar
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
coarse or flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a Dutch oven, add the granulated sugar, raw sugar, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, baking soda, and salt. Cook gently over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until mixture reaches 235° F on a candy thermometer. The mixture will begin to increase in volume as the temperature rises.
As soon as the mixture reaches 235° F, whisk in the butter and stir continuously for a next few minutes until butter is completely melted.
Remove the mixture from the heat. Add the pecans, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously for the next 5 minutes.
As the mixture cools, it will turn into a thick and silky caramel. Working quickly, drop a tablespoon of pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
Sprinkle the pralines with a bit of coarse or flaky sea salt while still warm, if desired
Let sit at room temperature about 30 minutes before removing from baking sheets.

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Notes

Pecan Pralines will keep well, in an airtight container in a cool place, for up to 1 week. They also freeze well, for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 293kcal Carbohydrates: 34g Protein: 3g Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 179mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 32g

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