Arkansas Pecan Pralines
Creamy caramelized sugar and pecan candies, a Southern confection Arkansas roadside stands sell alongside fresh pecans.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 210 kcal
Equipment
- •Candy thermometer
- •Heavy saucepan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- fat
- 12
- carbs
- 26
- protein
- 2
- calories
- 210
Instructions
- 1
Line a sheet pan with wax paper.
- 2
Put the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter into a heavy saucepan.
- 3
Cook over medium heat on the burner. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Clip a candy thermometer to the pan. Cook without stirring until the temperature reaches 235-240°F (soft-ball stage).
- 5
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the pecans, vanilla, and salt.
- 6
Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes. Stop when it thickens and loses its shine.
- 7
Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared wax paper before it hardens.
- 8
Let the pralines (creamy pecan candies) cool completely and firm up before serving.
Chef's tips
Work quickly once the mixture thickens because it sets fast. Use an accurate candy thermometer for the best results.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating
Not applicable; served at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Stirring while the syrup boils, which makes the sugar turn grainy
- •Not beating the mixture enough, leaving the pralines too soft to hold their shape
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