Creamy Pralines With Toasted Pecans
FrenchOvo Vegetarian2100 min
Toasted pecans give these cream pralines a distinct pecan flavor. Make these pralines to give as gifts, for holiday parties, or take them to the office.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups pecans (chopped)
- 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Toast the pecans: Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread chopped pecans out on a large baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the chopped pecans are lightly browned and aromatic.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream, milk, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, to 230 F.
- Lower heat slightly if the mixture threatens to boil over. Add the toasted pecans and continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 236 F.
- The mixture should form a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water. Remove from the heat and add vanilla; let stand for about 5 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thickened and slightly creamy, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, spoon the pralines onto a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper. If the mixture becomes grainy, heat and stir over medium heat for a few seconds, or until it can be easily scooped and dropped.
- Serve and enjoy!