Nanny's Basic Pecan Pralines
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 18 to 20 pralines
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 20 servings
- Calories
- 122
- Total Fat
- 8
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 13
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 12
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 9
- Sodium
- 5
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 15 min
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.