Description
Southern-style pecan pralines are a classic sweet treat made with pecans, sugar, and cream. These rich, buttery candies have a smooth, creamy texture and a deep caramel flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sugars, cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until sugars dissolve and mixture reaches 238°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans.
- Beat mixture until it thickens slightly.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet and let cool completely.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Work quickly once the mixture reaches temperature.
- Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
