Praline Pecans

Indulge in the irresistible crunch and caramelized perfection of homemade Praline Pecans, a Southern-inspired treat that's as easy to make as it is to devour. Featuring toasted pecan halves coated in a rich, buttery praline sauce made from brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Whether you're looking for a delightful holiday snack, a thoughtful edible gift, or a decadent topping for salads and desserts, these candied pecans are sure to impress. Ready in just under 40 minutes, this easy recipe will fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of roasted pecans and creamy caramel while delivering a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth finish that's simply addictive.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pecan halves
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Spread the pecan halves in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and salt.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once it starts boiling, reduce heat to low and continue to stir and simmer for 15 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Add the toasted pecans to the mixture, stirring to coat them evenly with the caramel praline sauce.

Step 7

With a slotted spoon, transfer the coated pecans back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them out as much as possible so they don’t stick together.

Step 8

Allow the praline pecans to cool completely at room temperature. As they cool, they will harden and form a crisp coating.

Step 9

Once cooled, separate any pecans stuck together and transfer them to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(875.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4100.9

Total Fat 291.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 364mg	0%
Sodium 1308.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 350.0g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.9mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1141.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 35.6%