Description
Warm, sweet pecan pralines that evoke comfort and love, perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a soft ball stage (around 235°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper, allowing them to spread slightly.
- Allow the pralines to cool completely until set, which usually takes about 30-60 minutes.
Notes
These pralines can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg