Description
Learn how to make classic Southern Pecan Pralines with this easy-to-follow recipe. These sweet, nutty treats are perfect for satisfying your candy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions:
- Prepare: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cook Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugars, milk, and butter. Cook until 236°F, stirring often.
- Finish: Remove from heat, add pecans, vanilla, salt. Stir until creamy. Drop spoonfuls onto sheet.
- Cool: Let pralines cool and harden for 30 minutes.
- Store: Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Notes:
- Toast pecans for deeper flavor.
- Work quickly as the mixture sets fast.
- Avoid making on humid days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
