Praline Pecans
Praline pecans are a delicious dessert that have a buttery rich flavor. The candied pecan treat is made on the stovetop and is perfect for gift-giving around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you like pecans, you'll love this sweet recipe.
Servings: 12
Calories: 490kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups white granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and heavy cream to a saucepan on medium-high to high. Stir until well blended.
- Place the thermometer in the saucepan, being careful not to allow it to touch the saucepan.
- Stir often.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil and bring the temperature to 234-degrees on the thermometer.
- Once the temperature reaches 234-degrees, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter and vanilla extract. Stir until the butter is melted.
- Next, add the pecans and stir until coated.
- Scoop the pralines out onto the greased tinfoil and allow to cool for a few minutes. The pralines will continue to harden over the next few hours.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 79g