Best 8 Pecan Butter Crunch Recipes

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Pecan butter crunch is an incredibly delightful treat that combines the sweet and buttery flavors of toffee with the crunchy goodness of pecans. Its preparation can be a bit time-consuming, but the resulting confection is absolutely worth the effort. With careful attention to detail and a bit of patience, you can create a batch of pecan butter crunch that will impress friends and family alike. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know, from selecting the right ingredients to perfecting the cooking techniques. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of creating the ultimate pecan butter crunch!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN BUTTER CRUNCH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 heaping teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, syrup and water until mixture thickens and bubbles (about 230 degrees). Add butter and pecans. Stir continuously and continue cooking until nuts begin to brown or start popping (290 degrees). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and soda and stir thoroughly. Pour quickly in several pieces on large buttered surface. Do not spread with knife or spoon. Allow to cool slightly. Stretch and pull with hands until very thin. (The thinner it is stretched, the more brittle it will be.) When cooled and hardened, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

BUTTER PECAN CRUNCH



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My mother first tasted this frozen treat decades ago. It's easy but elegant. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in ice cream and whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with candy. , Freeze for at least 2 hours. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE-PECAN BUTTER CRUNCH



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We coated our butter crunch with a layer of melted chocolate. You can leave the candy covered and simply cut it into squares or break it into pieces when cool.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 to 3 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/3 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cups chopped pecans, plus more halves (optional) for top
8 ounces semisweet chocolate (optional)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch square baking pan, and line the bottom with a piece of parchment paper that extends up and over two sides. Butter the parchment, and set the pan aside.
  • Place the butter and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the butter is melted. Add the sugar, and stir constantly until dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush away any sugar crystals on the side of the pan to prevent recrystallization. Cook until the mixture is dark amber in color. Remove from heat, and stir in the pecans. Pour into the prepared baking pan, and let stand at room temperature to cool completely.
  • Place the chocolate and corn syrup, if using, in a small heat-proof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until combined and completely melted. Let cool slightly, and spread over the top of the cooled toffee. Arrange the pecan halves on top, and let sit at room temperature until the chocolate has cooled completely and set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Carefully unmold by lifting out the parchment paper. Break or cut into pieces, and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

PECAN PRALINE BUTTER CRUNCH CAKE



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This cake I created when I was packing to move and didn't have all my baking tools handy. I usually bake from scratch, but I used a box mix to start and added in lots of goodies. I called it my 'experiment' and it turned into one of the yummiest cakes I've ever made.

Provided by KAFE1

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

butter-flavored cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
1 cup melted butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon butter-flavored extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 (8 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 (6 ounce) package toffee baking bits
½ cup butter
8 ounces chopped pecans
½ cup corn syrup (such as Karo®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ (12 ounce) container butter cream frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix and pudding mix together in a bowl. Add sour cream, melted butter, eggs, butter-flavored extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and coconut extract to cake mix mixture and stir until batter is thoroughly mixed. Fold butterscotch chips and toffee baking bits into batter. Fill the prepared pan 2/3-full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pan to cool completely.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add pecans, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to melted butter; cook and stir until mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in frosting; pour over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1291.7 calories, Carbohydrate 120.4 g, Cholesterol 240.8 mg, Fat 87 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 42.6 g, Sodium 999.5 mg, Sugar 79.7 g

PRALINE BUTTER-PECAN CRUNCH POPCORN



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This is wonderful to wrap up in coloured clear paper and to give for the holidays, I usually wrap mine in red or green clear paper for a more seasonal look.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups popcorn

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter (no substitutions)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 cups popped popcorn
1 (100 g) package pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine butter, honey and brown sugar; cook, and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
  • Stir in baking soda (the mixture will foam).
  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts.
  • Pour in the hot syrup; mix well to coat.
  • Spread mixture evenly on a large buttered cookie sheet.
  • Bake, until a deep golden brown (about 15 minutes), stirring every 5 minutes.
  • Cool, and store in a tightly covered container for up to 4 days.

BUTTER PECAN SWEET POTATO CRUNCH



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Sweet Potato Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes, drained and maxhed
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
0.5 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix (dry)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla. Pour sweet potato mixture into greased 13 x 9 cake pan.
  • Sprinkle dry cake mix on top. Cover with chopped pecans. Drizzle melted butter or margarine on top of pecans.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until center is firm. Chill well. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 226.3, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 23.6, Protein 5.2

BUTTER PECAN CRUNCH



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened slightly
8 ounces Cool Whip
2 Heath candy bars, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix crumbs and butter; press into bottom of 9x13 pan.
  • Chill.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk until well blended.
  • Fold in ice-cream and Cool Whip.
  • Spoon over crust.
  • Sprinkle with crushed Heath bars.
  • Freeze.
  • Thaw about 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.8, Protein 2.8

BUTTER PECAN SWEET POTATO CRUNCH RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Butter Pecan Sweet Potato Crunch Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (29 oz) Princella or Sugary Sam Cut Sweet Potatoes, drained and mashed
1 12 oz. can Evaporated milk
1 cup Sugar
3 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
1/2 regular-size Yellow cake mix (dry)
1 cup Pecans, chopped
1/2 cup Butter or margarine, melted
Whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Pour sweet potato mixture into greased 9" x 13" cake pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top. Cover with chopped pecans. Drizzle melted butter or margarine on top of pecans. Bake for approximately 1 hour. Cool. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pecan butter crunch.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. This will enhance their flavor and give them a nice crunch.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. If it gets too dark, it will be bitter.
  • Spread the mixture out thinly on a baking sheet. This will help it to cool and harden quickly.
  • Break the toffee into small pieces before serving. This will make it easier to eat.

Conclusion:

Pecan butter crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and buttery flavor, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate coating, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give pecan butter crunch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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