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Irresistible New Orleans Pralines Recipe

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A classic New Orleans pralines recipe featuring creamy, caramelized sweetness with pecans, perfect for homemade sweet treats, gifts, and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200 grams)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (85 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped pecans (240 grams)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Measure and prepare all ingredients.
  2. Optional: Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugars dissolve. Attach candy thermometer and cook until mixture reaches 238°F (114°C), the soft-ball stage, about 8-12 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and immediately stir in softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  6. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until thickened, creamy, and lighter in color, about 5 minutes.
  7. Fold in toasted pecans quickly and mix thoroughly.
  8. Using two spoons, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Work quickly as mixture sets fast.
  9. Allow pralines to cool at room temperature until firm, about 30-45 minutes. Avoid refrigeration.
  10. Once set, gently peel pralines off parchment paper and serve.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (238°F/114°C) for perfect texture. Beating the mixture after cooking is crucial for creamy pralines. Toast pecans for enhanced flavor. Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature; avoid refrigeration to prevent stickiness.

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