Description
Traditional Southern vanilla pecan pralines made with fresh ingredients for a sweet, nutty treat that’s perfect for holidays or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt.
- Stir constantly until the mixture reaches 235°F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes thick and cloudy.
- Drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Pralines will set as they cool. If the mixture doesn’t thicken, cook a bit longer next time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 42g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 2g