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Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines
Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines are rich, buttery Southern candies made with brown sugar, cream and pecans. Sweet, creamy and they melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan stir together the sugars, heavy whipping cream, and the baking soda.
- Over medium heat bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Allow to boil until a temperature of 235 F is reached. Remove from the heat immediately. Stir in the butter and the vanilla. Quickly add the pecans and vigorously stir for about 1 minute.
- Working quickly, drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Allow to cool until set.
Notes
Source: Adapted from Taste of the South magazine’s Pecan Everything special edition (2018).
Use a thermometer: Cook the syrup to exactly 235°F. A candy thermometer makes all the difference.
Work quickly: Drop the pralines as soon as they’re mixed, because they start to set fast.
Storage: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1praline | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8.1mg | Sodium: 16.4mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 14.7g
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