Pecan Pralines

5 from 1 vote

These Praline pecans are a delightful combination of sweet and salty. Crunchy pecans are coated in a rich caramel mixture made with butter and sugar in this Praline Pecans Recipe. This delicious easy candy recipe is great as a holiday dessert, sweet snack or homemade food gift.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Setting Time30

Course: Candy

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Raquel Pineira

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large stock pot, combine the sugar, brown sugar and evaporated milk. Stir to combine.
Heat over medium heat.
Set the candy thermometer on the side of the pan. Prepare the rest of the ingredients while the mixture heats.
Do not stir the mixture. Allow it to heat to 240 degrees.
Remove the pan from the heat and add in the butter. Allow it to cool for about a minute without stirring in the butter.
Pour in the vanilla and pecan pieces. Stir to combine without scraping the bottom of the pan.
Use a spoon to scoop out the mixture and create mounds of pecans.
Allow the pralines to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Once set, carefully remove from the parchment

Notes

Use a candy thermometer and cook the sugar mixture to 240°F for the best consistency.
Measure all ingredients and prepare your parchment-lined baking sheet before you begin. The mixture sets quickly once it comes off the heat.
Avoid scraping the bottom or sides of the saucepan when stirring and scooping the pralines to help prevent a grainy texture.
Let pralines cool completely before storing. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature with parchment paper between layers.
For extra pecan flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the candy mixture

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