Vanilla Pecan Pralines
Creamy, sweet vanilla pecan pralines that melt in your mouth, perfect for a classic Southern treat or gifting during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 pralines
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until mixture comes to a boil, then cook without stirring until the temperature reaches 238°F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract, pecans, and salt.
- Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its gloss, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon praline mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds and allow to cool and set completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them, and store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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