Southern Pecan Pralines
Creamy, buttery brown sugar candy loaded with toasted pecans. The New Orleans classic, made in one saucepan.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cups pecan halves toasted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine the sugars, cream and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until it reaches 238°F, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla. Stir 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and turns creamy.
- Quickly drop spoonfuls onto the parchment.
- Let set until firm, about 30 minutes.
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