Homemade Pecan Pralines: Buttery And Nutty Southern Candy Classic
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Welcome to the world of homemade pecan pralines, a classic Southern candy that will melt in your mouth and warm your heart.
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First, gather all your ingredients: butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and of course, plenty of pecans.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until it forms a smooth and creamy mixture.
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Next, add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring constantly until everything is well combined.
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Now comes the star of the show – the pecans! Add them in and continue to stir until they are fully coated in the buttery mixture.
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Let the mixture cook for a few more minutes until it reaches the soft ball stage, which is when a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball.
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Once it reaches this stage, remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
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While it's cooling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter.
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Using a spoon, drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small clusters of pecan pralines.
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Let them cool completely before indulging in this sweet and nutty treat. Enjoy your homemade pecan pralines and share them with your loved ones!