How To Make Yummy Pecan Pralines
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pecan halves
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
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Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (235°F on a candy thermometer).
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pecan halves and vanilla extract.
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Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Let the pralines cool and harden at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
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Once cooled, transfer the pralines to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 27mg
- Sodium : 8mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 38g
- Protein : 2g
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