Indulgent Old-Fashioned Southern Pralines to Sweeten Your Day
Discover the irresistible charm of Old-Fashioned Southern Pralines, a nostalgic treat blending sweetness and crunch for every occasion.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
Ingredients
For the Candy Base
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a unique flavor twist.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark, interchangeable.
- 1 can Evaporated Milk Avoid sweetened condensed milk.
- 1/2 cup Butter Both salted and unsalted work well.
For the Flavor
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional almond extract can give it an interesting spin.
For the Crunch
- 2 cups Pecan Halves Chopped pecans are a great substitute for ease.
Instructions
How to Make Old-Fashioned Southern Pralines
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and have a scoop handy for easy dropping later.
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk.
- Cook Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 228°F.
- Add Butter and Pecans: Stir in your butter and pecan halves and keep cooking until it reaches 236°F.
- Remove from Heat: Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Scoop Pralines: Quickly drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet.
- Cool: Allow the pralines to cool at room temperature until they firm up nicely.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
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