Easy Homemade Pralines Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Pralines Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 cups toasted pecans; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.75 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup milk; 0.375 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Inspired by New Orleans pralines, this recipe is the result of experimenting with different ingredient combinations to achieve the perfect flavor and texture.

Total time35 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield20

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Ingredients

1.5 cups toasted pecans
1.5 cups white sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup milk
0.38 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
In a large saucepan, combine the pecans, white sugar, brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, avoid stirring. Continue heating until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). You can test the consistency by dropping a small amount of syrup into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when removed, it's ready.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow the pralines to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 24 g
Sodium Content: 29 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g