Nanny's Basic Pecan Pralines

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray's Nanny, Esther Grace Moore

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Every Day is Fat Tuesday

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
18 to 20 pralines

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Butter, to grease cookie sheet

Directions

Place sugars, water and cream in a heavy, medium saucepan over moderate heat. Stir often and cook to a soft ball stage, about 8 to 10 minutes. Use a candy thermometer; the soft-ball stage is between 234 degrees F and 240 degrees F.

Remove from heat and beat mixture with an electric mixer in the pot on low setting until creamy, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in all the pecans to coat evenly. Using a soup spoon or tablespoon, drop big spoonfuls of praline mixture onto a buttered sheet pan to cool.

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Erika Wichita, KS 04-30-2009
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Couldn't get it to set up.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I tried twice. The second time it was less fluid but I still could not form anything with it. Both times the texture was... very grainy. I used a candy thermometer but I am not sure if I did not get the temp up high enough or did not sustain it long enough. I was afraid I would wind up with something that I was likely to lose a tooth on. It does have good flavor so I am using it as ice cream topping. Yum O!Read more
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Chris owings mills, MD 04-22-2007
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Out of Sight
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am no confectioner, but these came out so good. They literally melt in your mouth. I noticed that when you spoon the... first few onto the wax paper they are runnier because they are still warm, and they flatten. But toward the end when the mixture has cooled, they are harder to spoon out. So I decided to pour it all out while it's warm, kind of like peanut brittle. Then I cool it first and then break it into pieces.Read more
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DAWN HOMOSASSA, FL 02-02-2006
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Paula's Pralines have better flavor!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I made all the Pralines on this site! These were just o.k. The best ones were from Paula D. These were not a smooth and... rich.Read more
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AMBER El Cajon, CA 01-10-2006
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yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are very easy, and very tasty. I make them every year for Christmas and the family loves them.
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MARTHA Arvada, CO 03-26-2005
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great recipe for high altitude
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As a transplanted southerner, I was frustrated by the difficulty I had with my praline recipe in Denver. This recipe has... enough liquid to prevent the praline mixture from drying out before it reaches the soft ball stage. To give the pralines more creaminess and richness, I stir in a tablespoon of softened butter after removing from the heat.Read more
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RUTH Pass Christian, MS 12-15-2004
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NEW ORLEANS STYLE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe. Easy to make a taste was wonderful. Had no problems at all other than to keep the hubby from eating them as... fast as I made them.Read more