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pecan pralines on a white plate.
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New Orleans Pecan Pralines

Bring a delicious and classic sweet treat to your holiday traditions and make these New Orleans pecan pralines. They’re large pecans combined with a rich mixture made up of sugar and evaporated milk. Extremely easy with few ingredients, this candy makes a great gift or platter for all your holiday needs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 tbsp salted butter cold
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk to a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat. Stir constantly.
  • Once the candy thermometer reaches 236 degrees F. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and pecans. Stir for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drop about 1-2 tbsp of the pecan mixture onto a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • This recipe should make about 16 pralines. Let the pralines sit for about 10 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg