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New Orleans Pecan Pralines

New Orleans Pecan Pralines: Easy Indulgence for Sweet Lovers

A delightful recipe for making traditional New Orleans Pecan Pralines, perfect for sweet lovers.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pralines 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Once boiling, stop stirring and let it boil until it reaches the soft ball stage (234°F to 240°F).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto waxed paper and let them cool.

Notes

  • To test the soft ball stage, drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it’s ready.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 praline
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: New Orleans Pecan Pralines, Dessert, Candy