Pecan Praline Candy
Warm, buttery pecan pralines made at home; sweet, rich, and chewy with a creamy center and crunchy pecan pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 24 pralines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups roughly chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the base ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Dissolve the sugar over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Return to heat and cook to softball stage, 235 to 240°F.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared parchment paper.
- Let them set fully for at least 1 hour.
Notes
For a firmer candy, allow them to set overnight; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: praline, candy, pecan, dessert, southern
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