Pralines
- 10m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 55m Ready In
Pralines are a classic Southern candy made with sugar, butter, and pecans. This easy recipe yields creamy, nutty confections perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 7 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans chopped
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 6 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 43.6 mg
- Iron: 0.6 mg
- Magnesium: 25.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 66.5 mg
- Potassium: 119 mg
- Zinc: 0.89 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 7 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Prepare
- Chop 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 1¼ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 7 tablespoons salted butter, and ½ cup half-and-half. Cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer, then let it boil for about 5 minutes without stirring.
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Step 2.
After the 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, then add 1½ cups chopped pecans and fold them in with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring the candy mixture until it thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
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Step 3.
Spoon the thickened candy mixture onto parchment paper in 9 equal portions. Let the pralines cool completely, about 30 minutes, before serving.