If you have a Dutch oven and a candy thermometer, you can follow this easy recipe for delicious homemade pralines! The brown sugar, butter, and vanilla create a mouthwatering crunchy coating for the fresh pecans. The recipe will make over two dozen candies. Place some pralines in a tin for anytime you crave a salty-sweet snack.
RecipeSavants.comIf you have a Dutch oven and a candy thermometer, you can follow this easy recipe for delicious homemade pralines! The brown sugar, butter, and vanilla create a mouthwatering crunchy coating for the fresh pecans. The recipe will make over two dozen candies. Place some pralines in a tin for anytime you crave a salty-sweet snack. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Dairy Recipes, RecipesDairyAmericanHomemade PralinesPT30MServes 8
Ingredients:
1.5 Cups Granualted Sugar1.5 Cups Firmly Packed Brown Sugar1 Cup Evaporated Milk0.25 Cup Butter2 Cups Pecan Halves1 Teaspoon Vanilla ExtractAdd sugars to the milk and bring it to a boil in a large pot with occasional stirring. Continue cooking on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add pecans and butter to the mixture. Continue stirring. Turn the heat off, then add vanilla. Mix well with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes until it is thick. Quickly drop a tablespoon of this mixture onto a sheet of lightly greased parchment paper. Set aside until it is firmed up. Transfer to a resealable container.