Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of these homemade Vanilla Pecan Pralines. A classic Southern treat, these candies are perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pralines:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the Sugar Mixture: In a large saucepan, heat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream until dissolved and boiling.
- Add Butter and Pecans: Stir in butter, salt, and pecans. Cook until mixture reaches 238°F.
- Finish the Pralines: Remove from heat, add vanilla, and stir until thickened. Spoon onto parchment paper to cool.
Notes
- Work quickly when spooning the pralines as the mixture can harden fast.
- You can toast the pecans beforehand for extra flavor.
- Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
