🧈 Buttery Southern Pecan Pralines (3 Ingredients)
🛒 Ingredients:
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
½ cup heavy cream
👩🍳 Instructions:
Prep first:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (this sets quickly, so be ready!).
Heat the mixture:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
Cook to soft-ball stage:
Keep stirring for about 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly. (If you have a thermometer, aim for ~115°C / 240°F.)
Add pecans:
Stir in the pecans and cook for another 1–2 minutes, coating them well.
Drop and set:
Quickly spoon small clusters onto the parchment paper.
Cool completely:
Let them sit at room temperature until firm (about 15–20 minutes).
💡 Tips:
Work fast—pralines harden quickly once off heat.
For extra richness, add a pinch of salt or a splash of vanilla (optional, but delicious).
If they turn grainy, it usually means the sugar cooked too long—still tasty though!
