Pecan Pralines Southern Style
Description: 🎉 Southern decadence at its finest! These pecan pralines are enough to make a New Orleans native like me homesick. Cook time includes cooling time. Recipe adapted from Foodtv.com (but it’s almost as good as MawMaw’s recipe).
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: 🍰 Dessert, 🥪 Lunch/Snacks, 🍇 Fruit, 🌰 Nuts, 🎭 Cajun, 🍲 Creole, 🍬 Low Protein, 👶 Kid Friendly, 🥘 Potluck, 🎄 Christmas, 🦃 Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, 🍳 Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Bourbon
Nutritional Information (per praline):
- Calories: 96.6
- Fat Content: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.5mg
- Sodium Content: 4.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 10.2g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Yield: 24 pralines
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes.
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Stir and bake for 3 more minutes (Watch them closely so they don’t get over toasted).
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer.
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Over high heat, cook the cream, butter, and 1 cup of light brown sugar to 240 degrees (soft ball).
- If necessary, stir once to help dissolve the sugar.
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Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds.
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CAREFULLY stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and toasted pecans.
- (It might spit and sputter) Stir until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened.
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Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
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Cool for 20 minutes.
These Pecan Pralines are a delightful indulgence that captures the essence of Southern hospitality in every bite. With their crunchy pecans, velvety caramel, and a hint of Bourbon, they are sure to become a favorite for any occasion. Whether you’re planning a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, these pralines are a perfect choice. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of the South with every mouthful of these irresistible delights!
