Southern Pecan Candy – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, cream, baking soda, vanilla, pecans. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook 1 cup sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2
In a large saucepan, combine cream and remaining sugar. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 236u00b0 (soft-ball stage). Transfer to a large bowl; stir in butter and baking soda. Cool until mixture reaches 110u00b0.
3
Add vanilla. Beat until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool completely. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil. Store candy in an airtight container.
1580
kcal
Calories
104
g
Fat
168
g
Carbs
11
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter plus 1/4 cup butter, cubed, 3 cups sugar, divided, 1 cup half-and-half cream, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and more.
Yes, Southern Pecan Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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