Vanilla Pecan Pralines
A simple and sweet praline recipe with vanilla and pecans.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, pecans, and salt.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.