Snack · 30 min · cajun

Classic Pecan Pralines

If you like pecan halves, you’ll love this Cajun snack — 30 minutes from craving to table.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pecan halves
• 1.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup Heavy cream
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Steps

1. Toast the pecans at 350°F for 8 minutes until fragrant; keep them warm in the turned-off oven. Warm nuts keep the candy from seizing.
2. Combine both sugars, cream, butter, and salt in a heavy pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until it reaches 238°F on a candy thermometer, about 12 minutes.
3. Off the heat, stir in the vanilla and pecans, then beat with a wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and loses its gloss.
4. Working fast, drop spoonfuls onto parchment. If the candy sets in the pot, warm it 30 seconds to loosen.
5. Cool completely until firm and matte. Store airtight with parchment between layers; humidity is the enemy.

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