Description
Sweet and crunchy pecan pralines that are perfect for a treat or gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Evaporated milk
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup Boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups Toasted and coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
- Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray, or use a silicone mat on the baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Cook the candy, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer reads 240°F.
- Drop cubes of butter on top of the mixture without stirring.
- Stir smoothly and constantly with a wooden spoon.
- Continue stirring as the candy thickens and lightens in color.
- Once the candy starts to hold its shape but is still easy to stir, quickly drop small spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- If the candy stiffens before you’re done, add a spoonful of boiling hot water and stir until it loosens.
- Continue scooping until all the pralines are formed.
- Allow the candy to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until fully hardened.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the mixture as it can harden too much.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt or vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg