Pecan Praline Recipe
A southern staple, Pecan Pralines are soooo easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Servings: 15
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 candy thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/3 stick of salted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the sugar, half and half, butter, baking soda and vanilla.
- Stir the mixture until boiling and the sugar has disolved completely. Turn the heat to medium low and continue stiring until the mixture reaches 238 - 241 degrees on a candy thermometer or soft ball stage. (The mixture will begin to take on a light caramel color.)
- Stir in the pecans and remove from the heat. Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken and becomes creamy.
- Using a tablespoon, drop onto parchment paper, a butter pan or silicone baking mat. Let it cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.3mg