Pecan Pralines
Each bite is a symphony of flavors, where the nutty goodness of pecans meets the sugary caramel dance. Our recipe brings you the authentic taste of the South in every single praline, and it's so easy to make, you'll wonder why you haven't tried it sooner!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large stockpot
- Candy thermometer
- Spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 c sugar
- 1 c brown sugar
- ½ c evaporated milk
- 4 T. unsalted butter cubed
- 2 t vanilla
- 1 ½ c chopped pecans
Instructions
Directions:
- 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
To properly place the thermometer - clip it to the side of the pan so that it is not touching the bottom or side of the pan and the tip is in the mixture.