Sweet Southern Bliss Pralines
A simple and delicious recipe for pralines that combines brown sugar, creamy milk, and crunchy pecans, perfect for sharing or indulging yourself.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons real butter Melted
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare a sheet of wax paper and have a tablespoon ready for scooping.
- In a large 4-quart saucepan, combine the sugars, milk, vanilla, melted butter, and chopped pecans.
Cooking
- Heat gently on low, stirring frequently until the butter melts and mixes well with the sugars.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and stir vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Quickly spoon dollops of the mixture onto the wax paper.
- Let pralines cool and set for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Notes
Crushed pralines make a delicious topping for vanilla ice cream. Ensure continuous stirring while boiling to avoid burning, and consider using a candy thermometer for perfect consistency.