Favorite Pecan Pralines
To make good pralines, a candy or a digital kitchen thermometer is essential.
Yield
18 servingsPrep
20 minCook
0 minReady
20 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ½ | cup |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| ½ | cup |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| 6 | ounces |
pecans
optional |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 118 | ml |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
| 45 | ml |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
pecans
optional |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugars, half and half and the butter. Using a heat resistant or wood spatula stir the mixture to 232°F.
At 230°F add the remaining ingredients and stir to 237°F. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool undisturbed and uncovered to 214°F.
At 212°F stir the mixture for a few seconds and drop tablespoons full on wax paper or on a silicone baking mat. Let harden.
Note:
If the mixture firms or becomes crystallized before it was dropped, reheat the mixture with a few drops of water. Let cool slightly and drop on wax paper.
