Pralines with Pecans
Indulge in the Southern charm of homemade Pralines with Pecans, a timeless treat that’s equal parts creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly sweet. This easy-to-make candy combines a rich mixture of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream, cooked to the perfect soft-ball stage for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whole pecan halves are folded in for a deeply nutty flavor and delightful crunch, while a hint of vanilla and salt balances the sweetness. Quickly spooned into bite-sized mounds, these pralines set up beautifully with a glossy finish, ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes! Perfect as a dessert, gift, or festive holiday snack, these Southern-style pecan pralines are a one-of-a-kind indulgence that’s as impressive as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 cups Pecan halves
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and whole milk.
Stir the mixture continuously until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
Continue to cook the mixture without stirring until it reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage) on the candy thermometer.
Once the mixture reaches 238°F, immediately remove it from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and pecan halves.
Working quickly, spoon heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the pralines apart so they don’t stick together.
Allow the pralines to cool and set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or until firm.
Once fully set, carefully peel the pralines off the parchment paper or silicone mat. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.1 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 712 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 536.3 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 512.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1265 mg | 27% | |
*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.
