Ingredients
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup plant-based milk like almond milk
6 tablespoons vegan butter
Instructions
1-Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2-In a medium heavy pot, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half, and 6 tablespoons salted butter.
3-Cook and stir over medium heat until the sugars dissolve and the mixture boils.
4-Continue cooking until the temperature reaches 235-240°F, which is the soft ball stage. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
5-Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cups pecan halves. Beat with a wooden spoon until the candy loses its gloss and thickens, about 2 minutes, but avoid overbeating or underbeating.
6-Quickly drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet using a cookie dough scoop. If the mixture hardens, add hot water teaspoon by teaspoon and stir.
7-Cool completely until set and firm.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature to achieve perfect texture.
💧 Keep hot water nearby to add if the mixture seizes and hardens too soon.
🥄 Be attentive to beating time—too much or too little can affect praline texture and setting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Beating
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg