Classic Pecan Pralines

Ingredients

• •2 cups brown sugar
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •4 tablespoons butter
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •2 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. 1Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2Insert a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 236-238°F (soft-ball stage), about 10-12 minutes.
3. 3Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
4. 4Fold in pecan halves and stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken and become creamy.
5. 5Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper using two spoons or a candy scoop.
6. 6Allow pralines to cool and harden at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.

💡 Praline texture depends on sugar crystallizing at the right point. Beat only after the syrup cools enough to turn opaque and lose some gloss.

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