Best 5 Pecan Pralines Southern Style Recipes

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Pecan pralines are a Southern classic, with a rich taste and a delicate crunch. Made with a simple combination of sugar, butter, cream, and pecans, these delicious treats are typically formed into small rounds and served as a dessert or as a gift. The Southern style of praline is known for its unique flavor and texture, which comes from the use of brown sugar and the addition of vanilla extract. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make these delectable treats in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN PRALINES SOUTHERN STYLE



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Southern decadence at it finest! These are enough to make a New Orleans native like me homesick. Cook time includes cooling time. Recipe from Foodtv.com (but its almost as good as MawMaw's recipe)

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 24 pralines

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pecans
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Bourbon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Stir and bake for 3 more minutes (Watch them closely so the don't get over toasted).
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer.
  • Over high heat, cook the cream, butter and brown sugar to 240 degrees (soft ball).
  • If necessary, stir once to help dissolve the sugar.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds.
  • CAREFULLY stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and toasted pecans.
  • (It might spit and sputter) Stir until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Cool for 20 minutes.

CREAMY PECAN PRALINES



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 22m

Yield about 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, water and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves. Stir in pecans and cook over medium heat until mixture reaches the soft ball stage, 238 to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. If you spoon a drop of boiling syrup into a cup of ice water, it will form a soft ball that flattens easily between your fingers.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir rapidly until mixture thickens. Drop pralines by the spoonfuls, 1-inch apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Let cool completely until firm. Store in an airtight container.

YUMMY PECAN PRALINES



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Pecans are cooked to the soft ball stage with brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk and butter and then beaten and poured on a slab to firm up in these sweet, chewy candies.

Provided by SARATHERESA

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ cups pecan halves
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Generously grease a large slab or baking sheet.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter, pecans and vanilla. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
  • Beat until thickened, then pour immediately onto prepared surface and let rest until firm and completely cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

SOUTHERN PRALINE PECAN CAKE



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This is an easy but wonderful recipe, all my friends love It, and I sell it to Tea Rooms.

Provided by Debbie Halford

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix
1 (16 ounce) container coconut pecan frosting
4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the cake mix with the frosting, eggs, oil, water and 1/2 of the pecan pieces. Mix until combined.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of pecans in the prepared Bundt pan then pour in the cake batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 28 g

SOUTHERN PRALINES



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This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with this candy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 230° (thread stage), stirring occasionally., Carefully stir in pecans and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until candy thickens and begins to lose its gloss, about 4-5 minutes. , Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; spread to form 2-in. patties. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh pecans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the pecans in a single layer in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. This step enhances the flavor of the pecans and helps them hold their shape in the pralines.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the praline mixture. This will help prevent scorching.
  • Cook the praline mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken and turn a deep amber color. Be careful not to overcook, as this will make the pralines hard and brittle.
  • Stir in the toasted pecans and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let cool completely.
  • Break the pralines into pieces and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Pecan pralines are a delicious and easy-to-make Southern treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these decadent candies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're making them for a gift or to enjoy yourself, pecan pralines are sure to be a hit.

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