Food Network

COOKING
•  Baking
•  Cooking Guides
•  Cooking Demos
•  Cooking For Kids
•  Culinary Q&A
•  Encyclopedia
•  Holiday Baking
•  International Cooking
•  Recipe Collections
•  Recipes of the Day

Click here for a random recipe. Get a new recipe every time you click!

Find a TV Show
Today's TV Schedule

Find an Episode
Episode Topic
Or was shown during

Sponsor
Recommendations

Email Print Full Page  | Print 3x5 Card  | Print 4x6 Card

Pecan Pralines
Recipe courtesy Wayne Harley Brachman,
Show:  Sweet Dreams
Episode:  Southern Thanksgiving
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

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.

Other Recipes from this Episode
Rhubarb Streusel Pot Pie
Bourbon Balls
Sweet Corn Pudding

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 candies, about 12 servings

 
User Rating4 Stars
  Rate Recipe   Read Reviews
  Ratings & Reviews FAQ


 
Shop For This Recipe
 

  Shop by host
  Shop for bakeware
  Shop for candy tools and cookbooks
  Shop for cookbooks
  Visit the Food Network Store