Description
Buttery, caramel-sweet pralines with a satin-like center and crackly edge, perfect for gifting or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Continue boiling for 4-5 minutes until the mixture reaches a soft ball stage (234°F or 112°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
- Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, then drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
- Let cool completely and enjoy!
Notes
Use local pecans for the best flavor and crunch. Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pralines, pecans, candy, southern dessert, homemade gifts