Friends, I put my soul into this recipe.
Prior to this, I had ZERO experience with pecan pralines. I’m not even sure I ever had one. So this was a whole new adventure!
First things first, I do not recommend making pralines without a candy thermometer. It’s crucial to the cooking process to get the temperatures pretty exact.
I know it can be a bummer when a recipe calls for a candy thermometer because I wouldn’t consider it a standard kitchen tool. But they are pretty cheap and then you can use it for certain caramel or fudge recipes and for making homemade fried donuts.
Okay, so we established that you need a candy thermometer.
Second, I would plan to buy enough ingredients to make this recipe twice. I made this recipe FOUR times before I felt comfortable with the process. The actual making of the recipe is really hands on and the steps happen fast, so I recommend planning ahead and getting more then enough supplies in case you need to make another batch.
Third, be kind to yourself! I make desserts for a living and there was definitely a learning curve involved for me, so take your time, and like I said, buy enough supplies for multiple batches!
Once you nail it, you’ll get to reap the benefits! These pecan pralines are buttery, sugary with a nice crunch and highly addicting!
If you undercook the praline mixture, it won’t crystalize and you’ll end up with caramel like pralines.
If you overcook the praline mixture, you’ll end up with a crumbly, dry mixture that won’t clump together.
And if you get it just right, you’ll have pecan pralines! We hope our video recipe will help guide you through this recipe. Be sure to read over the instructions carefully before you begin and get everything set up, that will ensure that you know what you are doing, helping you make the best pralines!
Yield: 20 pralines
Total Time:30 minutes
Learn how to make classic pecan pralines at home with our tips. These pecan pralines are buttery, sugary with a nice crunch and highly addicting!