Easy Pralines
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Easy Pralines, a classic Southern treat that's surprisingly simple to make at home. Featuring the perfect combination of granulated and light brown sugars, rich heavy cream, and creamy butter, these pralines are studded with crunchy pecan halves for a delightful texture in every bite. In just 20 minutes, you can create these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth confections using a straightforward stovetop method that requires no candy-making expertise. With their creamy finish and nutty caramel flavor, they’re the ultimate homemade candy for gift-giving, a holiday spread, or a nostalgic dessert. Plus, they only require a few pantry staples, making them an easy and rewarding recipe you’ll want to whip up again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups pecan halves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone mat. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream.
Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula until the butter is melted and the sugars have dissolved.
Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage). This will take about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract, pecan halves, and salt. Stir vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken and becomes creamy.
Working quickly, use a spoon to drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming individual pralines.
Allow the pralines to cool and harden completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Once set, store the pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.5 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 407.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 967 mg | 21% | |
*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.
