Pecan Pralines
There’s nothing better than traditional Pecan Pralines to satisfy a craving for dessert. Made with a rich homemade caramel, this easy recipe is a sweet Southern specialty.
Makes: 20 pralines
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottom pot, combine the sugars, corn syrup, whipping cream, butter and baking soda. Using a candy thermometer, cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the caramel reaches 235 to 238 degrees.
- Remove from heat and quickly add the vanilla, salt and pecans. Stir for about 5 minutes, or until the caramel starts to thicken.
- Scoop the mixture out onto parchment paper to form pralines and let set for about 30 minutes.
- Serve pralines immediately or store in an airtight container.