Description
Sweet Southern charm fills kitchens when Pecan Delight Pralines emerge from classic Louisiana culinary traditions. Rich caramel and toasted pecans merge into delicate confections that invite warm memories of New Orleans hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (680 g) brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 cups (336 g) pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Flavoring and Enhancement:
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons or 56 g) salted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
Instructions
- Assemble a robust sugar foundation by blending brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, light corn syrup, and salt within a spacious saucepan, creating a harmonious initial mixture.
- Gradually elevate the concoction to a gentle boil over medium-low thermal intensity, maintaining constant stirring to prevent unwanted scorching or adherence to pan surfaces.
- Introduce butter into the bubbling liquid, permitting a continued low-temperature simmer while consistently monitoring and stirring for 5-6 minutes until the mixture reaches precise candy-making temperature between 236-240°F.
- Carefully extract the saucepan from heat source and gently incorporate chopped pecan halves alongside vanilla extract, using a wooden implement to fold ingredients smoothly.
- Execute vigorous stirring techniques, transforming the mixture’s texture and encouraging thickening processes over approximately 3-4 minutes, vigilantly preventing premature solidification.
- Upon achieving a consistency resembling molten peanut butter, swiftly deposit generous dollops onto parchment-lined baking surfaces, ensuring uniform praline formations.
- Permit natural cooling at ambient temperature for roughly 30 minutes, allowing pralines to develop a luxurious, fudge-like structural integrity and rich, creamy disposition.
Notes
- Candy-making requires precise temperature control, so use a reliable candy thermometer for perfect pralines every time.
- Stir constantly during boiling to prevent sugar from burning and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Work quickly when spooning pralines onto parchment paper, as the mixture will start to set rapidly.
- Allow pralines to cool completely at room temperature for the ideal fudge-like consistency.
- Humid weather can affect candy setting, so choose a dry day for making these sweet treats.
- Store pralines in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg