Food Network: Pecan Pralines

	Print 4x6 Recipe Cards
	Print this recipe out and cut along the dotted lines to add this 4x6 recipe card to your personal collection.

Pecan Pralines
Recipe courtesy Wayne Harley Brachman,

Ingredients
1 cup pecans
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1/2 pound) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon bourbon

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet, and place in the oven for 3 minutes. For even toasting, turn
the tray, front to back. Toss the nuts with a metal spatula and bake for another 3 minutes. You'll
know they're done when they give off their fragrant aroma, and be sure to check them so they don't
become overbaked or charred.
Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment.
Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer. Over high heat, cook the cream, butter, and

brown sugar to 240 degrees F (soft ball). If necessary, stir once to help dissolve the sugar. Remove
from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds.
Carefully (it may sputter) stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and toasted pecans. Vigorously stir with a
spoon for 10 seconds, until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened. Drop by tablespoonfuls
onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Let cool for 20 minutes.