Vanilla Pecan Pralines
Delightfully creamy and crunchy, these Vanilla Pecan Pralines blend rich pecans with smooth vanilla-infused caramel for a classic Southern treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses some of its gloss (about 3-5 minutes).
- Quickly drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let pralines cool at room temperature until set, about 1 hour.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt atop each praline before they set to enhance the flavor contrast.
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