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Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines

Creamy Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines Ready in Just 15 Minutes

Delight in the nostalgic taste of Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines, creamy candies ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 pralines
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Enhances richness and flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Forms the sweet foundation
  • ½ cup light brown sugar Adds depth and moisture
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances and enhances sweetness
  • ½ cup heavy cream Provides creamy texture
For the Nuts
  • 1 cup pecan halves Toast lightly for best flavor
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adds aromatic sweetness

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • candy thermometer
  • cookie sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Toast pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ cup of heavy cream. Stir for about 3-5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Cover saucepan with a lid and increase heat to medium, allowing mixture to come to a gentle boil. Boil for about 2-3 minutes without stirring until large bubbles form.
  4. Remove lid and boil while stirring gently for approximately 5 minutes, monitoring temperature to reach 242°F.
  5. Once desired temperature is reached, remove from heat and stir in toasted pecans and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Whisk until thickened and creamy.
  6. Quickly scoop the mixture onto prepared parchment paper, forming about 24 cookie-sized discs.
  7. Allow pralines to cool completely on the countertop for about 30 minutes before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pralineCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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