Texas Pecan Pralines Recipe

Name: Texas Pecan Pralines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; Dash salt; 3 cups pecan halves; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Dash salt
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Line 3
2
with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter each; set aside.
3
In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt cubed butter. Stir in sugars, cream, milk, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236u00b0 (soft-ball stage), about 20 minutes.
4
Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool, without stirring, to 170u00b0, about 20 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken but is still glossy, about 2 minutes.
5
Quickly drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared
6
. Let stand until pralines are set and no longer glossy. Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

2299

kcal

Calories

178

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons butter, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Texas Pecan Pralines falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Texas Pecan Pralines

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