Creamy Pralines
Indulge in the rich, Southern charm of Creamy Pralines, a melt-in-your-mouth confection that's perfect for candy lovers. This easy-to-make praline recipe combines the nutty crunch of pecans with the velvety smoothness of a caramel-like mixture made from granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of salt, these bite-sized treats are cooked to perfection at the soft-ball stage, giving them their signature creamy texture. Whether you're preparing a batch for holidays, gifting, or just treating yourself, these homemade pralines are ready in under 30 minutes and are sure to wow your taste buds. Make these classic pecan pralines your go-to recipe for a sweet taste of Southern comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Pecans (halved or coarsely chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, making sure it does not touch the bottom, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage). This should take about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract, pecans, and salt.
Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture vigorously for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and begins to lose its glossy sheen.
Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to form individual pralines.
Let the pralines cool completely at room temperature until they set and firm up, about 30 minutes.
Once set, gently peel the pralines off the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.0 g | 369% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 719 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 575.2 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 549.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1151 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
