Pecan Pralines
Pecan Pralines are a favorite treat when we visit New Orleans. Sweet caramel paired with butterscotch flavor, tossed in crunchy pecans for perfect texture!
Servings: 6
Calories: 629kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mapeline maple flavoring
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the cream with the sugars then place over medium low heat. Stir constantly until the sugars completely dissolve, then turn the heat up to medium.
- Bring the mix to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 225 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Add the butter, pecans, and salt, and continue to cook until the mix reaches 235 then immediately take the pan off the heat.
- Keep stirring to help the mixture start to cool, as it cools it will start to thicken.
- When it starts to thicken, add the Mapeline and spoon out large spoonfuls onto some parchment paper to make praline patties, or spoon out individual pecans to make praline coated pecans.
Notes
- For Pecan Praline Patties: Spoon out your pecan and sugar mixture onto waxed paper and allow it to cool in patties. See the recipe card below for detailed instructions. It's best to use about a tablespoon for each patty.
- For Praline Coated Pecans: After the mixture is completed, separate the nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet to make praline coated pecans.
- You can also dip pecan praline patties in melted chocolate, then allow to cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg