Description
Sweet and nutty New Orleans-style Pecan Pralines that melt in your mouth, evoking memories of home and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a soft ball stage (around 235°F or 113°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans quickly and evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best results. Store in an airtight container separated by wax paper. Can be frozen, thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pecan Pralines, New Orleans dessert, candy recipe, homemade sweets