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Easy Pecan Praline Recipe

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These Easy Pecan Pralines are a classic Southern treat—sweet, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with the perfect crunch from toasted pecans. Made in under an hour with simple ingredients, they’re ideal for gifting or indulging in a rich homemade candy.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pecans (halved or chopped)

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine pecans, sugar, brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and vanilla.
  3. Stir constantly as the mixture comes to a boil. Using a candy thermometer, cook until it reaches 235°F–240°F (soft-ball stage), about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes cloudy, about 2–5 minutes.
  5. While still hot, spoon portions of the praline mixture into the cupcake liners, just enough to cover the bottoms.
  6. Let cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until firm. Remove from liners and serve.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of sea salt or use toasted pecans.

To make festive versions, stir in a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling.

To test without a candy thermometer, drop a small spoonful of the mixture into cold water—it should form a soft ball.

Work quickly when scooping the pralines, as the mixture firms up fast.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week or refrigerate for 2 weeks. Freeze up to 2 months with parchment between layers.

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