Pecan Pralines
Pecan Pralines is a gluten free and vegetarian recipe with 8 servings. This side dish has 672 calories, 3g of protein, and 36g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. If you have whipping cream, butter, corn syrup, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 15 minutes).
Meanwhile, bring brown sugar and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 236 (soft ball stage).
Remove sugar mixture from heat.
Let sugar mixture stand until candy thermometer reaches 150 (20 to 25 minutes). Stir in vanilla and pecans using a wooden spoon; stir constantly 1 to 2 minutes or just until mixture begins to lose its gloss. Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let stand until firm (10 to 15 minutes).
Chocolate-Pecan Pralines: Prepare as directed through Step
Add 2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares to sugar mixture. (Do not stir.) Proceed as directed in Step
Add 2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules with brown sugar in Step
Add 1/4 cup bourbon with brown sugar in Step