Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines Recipe for Irresistible Treats
A classic Southern treat, these Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines are sweet, crunchy, and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pralines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue boiling without stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (238°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla extract.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Store pralines in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- For a variation, add a pinch of salt or a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg