#Easy Pecan Pralines 🍬🧡
Step into the sweetness with these delicious and simple-to-make pecan pralines. The perfect treat to share among people you cherish or simply to enjoy on a chill evening at home!
• Servings: Approximately 24 pralines
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
## Why Make This Recipe
Think dessert! Pecan Pralines offer that perfect blend of crunchiness from the pecans and the rich flavour from the caramelised sugar. It’s a one-way ticket to flavour town and a delight in every bite.
## How to Make Easy Pecan Pralines
##### Ingredients :
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 cup of densely packed brown sugar
– 1/2 cup of evaporated milk
– 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
– A pinch of salt (1/8 tsp)
– 2 cups of pecan halves
– 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
##### Directions :
1. Set up your workspace: Align a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Create the Base: Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium flame. Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a soft boiling point.
3. Cook to Bursting Flavours: Keep stirring the mixture while letting it boil for approximately 3 minutes, or until it reaches 236°F (113°C) as per a candy thermometer.
4. Toss in Pecans and Flavour: Immediately pull the saucepan off the flame and add in the pecan halves and vanilla extract. Keep stirring until the mixture is slightly thick but can still be poured.
5. Form the Pralines: Quickly, use a spoon to drop large spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking tray. In case the mixture becomes too thick to spoon, you can slightly reheat it.
6. Let it Cool and Savour: Allow the pralines to cool on the baking sheet until they become firm and set, roughly taking about 30 minutes.
## How to Serve Easy Pecan Pralines
Indulge yourself in these sweet treats by sharing them with friends, families or even keep them for your mental palate.
## How to Store Easy Pecan Pralines
Store these pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
## Tips to Make Easy Pecan Pralines
Ensure you have a candy thermometer to check the temperature accurately. Reheating, if the mixture becomes too thick, always helps.
## Variation
You can add chocolate chips or toffee bits to your pralines for an extra burst of flavor.
## FAQs
1. Can I use any other nut instead of pecan?
Yes, you can use cashews or almonds but traditionally pecan is the preferred choice.
2. I don’t have a candy thermometer, how can I check the temperature?
You can use the traditional cold water method. Drop a little mixture into ice-cold water. It should form a soft and flexible ball.
3. How long can I store these pralines?
The pralines can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.