Paleo Classic Pecan Pralines
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of **Paleo Classic Pecan Pralines**, a guilt-free twist on the traditional Southern treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like **raw pecan halves**, **coconut sugar**, and **coconut milk**, these pralines are dairy-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free, making them perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. The recipe brings together the rich, caramel-like flavor of **honey** and **ghee**, balanced with a touch of **sea salt** for that signature praline decadence. With a quick prep and cook time of just 30 minutes, these delightful clusters are ideal for holidays, gifting, or a special snack. Whether you're craving something sweet or looking for a healthier twist on a classic dessert, these pralines are sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Begin by arranging a baking sheet with parchment paper. You're going to use this to drop the pralines once cooked.
Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the coconut sugar, coconut milk, honey, ghee, and sea salt.
Stir mixture continuously until the ghee is fully melted and all ingredients are well combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, making sure it doesn't boil over. Continue boiling until it reaches a temperature of 235°F (112°C) on a candy thermometer. This should take about 15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Add in the pecan halves, stirring quickly to coat all the pecans with the sugar mixture.
Using a spoon, quickly drop spoonfuls of the pecan mixture onto the prepared parchment paper.
Let the pralines cool for 10-15 minutes at room temperature until they are firm and set.
Once cooled, peel the pralines off the parchment paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 622 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.9 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1175 mg | 25% | |
*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.
