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Pralines Recipe

American (Southern) · Dessert · 25 min total

Classic Southern pralines are creamy, buttery candies loaded with pecans. This easy recipe yields perfect, melt-in-your-mouth pralines every time.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (235-240°F on a candy thermometer). This takes about 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and becomes slightly cloudy, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Working quickly, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Let cool completely at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes.
6. Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Tips

• For best results, use a candy thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
• If the mixture becomes too thick to drop, stir in a few drops of hot water to thin it slightly.
• Pralines can be wrapped individually in wax paper for gift-giving.

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