Description
Southern Pecan Pralines are a classic Southern confection made with brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and toasted pecans. These melt-in-your-mouth candies are rich, nutty, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Stir constantly and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- While the mixture cooks, toast the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove sugar mixture from heat and stir in the toasted pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let cool for about 30 minutes until firm and set.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced variation.
Try using dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
A splash of bourbon or maple extract adds a unique twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Freeze in a single layer for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
