Description
Delicious pecan pralines made with a rich blend of sugars and cream, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups toasted pecan halves
- 1 cup red and green candy melts
Instructions
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Stir continuously to dissolve sugars.
- Increase heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until it reaches 240°F.
- Remove pot from heat and let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Stir in vanilla extract and toasted pecan halves until well coated.
- Vigorously beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking tray, shaping them as you go.
- Allow the pralines to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until hardened.
- If desired, melt candy melts and drizzle over the cooled pralines for decoration.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the sugar mixture to prevent hardness.
- Allow ample cooling time for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg