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Vanilla Pecan Pralines Recipe

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Vanilla Pecan Pralines are a delightful Southern treat made from toasted pecans, two types of sugar, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla. These pralines offer a perfect balance of sweetness and richness with a crunchy texture from the pecans.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup packed light brown sugar

½ cup heavy cream

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups pecan halves toasted

Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and toast the pecans for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and golden. Let them cool.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Stir over medium heat until dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble.
  3. Allow the mixture to boil without stirring for 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly or reaches 235°F.
  4. Test the syrup’s consistency by dropping a small amount into cold water. It should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and toasted pecans. Stir briskly until the mixture thickens.
  6. Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper in round shapes and let cool for about 15 minutes until firm and set.

Notes

  • To toast the pecans, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 5–7 minutes or until fragrant.
  • If you prefer, you can experiment with different nuts or flavor add-ins like cinnamon or bourbon.
  • For a salty twist, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before they set.
  • To make chocolate-coated pralines, dip them in melted chocolate after they have set.

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