PECAN CLUSTERS
Chewy caramel, toasted pecans, bittersweet chocolate -- you'd be hard-pressed to find a store-bought version that's as superlative as this easy homemade rendition. Did we mention the rum? Get the packaging how-to for the Pecan Clusters.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 24 Clusters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups sugar, the milk, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat (mixture may look separated).
- Bring water and remaining 3/4 cup sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Wash sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook, undisturbed, until sugar begins to turn light gold, about 5 minutes. Swirl pan, then cook until caramel turns amber, about 2 minutes. Immediately remove pan from heat. Carefully stir in milk mixture (liquid may bubble up), then pecans. Place pan over medium heat, and cook, stirring often, until caramel registers 242 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat, and stir in butter, vanilla, and rum. Continue stirring until caramel cools and becomes very thick and difficult to stir, about 10 minutes. Drop small mounds of caramel onto a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat, and let cool.
- Place melted chocolate in a medium bowl. Using an offset spatula, dip bottom of each pecan cluster into chocolate, leaving top partially undipped. Place dipped pecan clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let stand until chocolate is set.
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Usman Abid
ausman@hotmail.comThese clusters are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love how versatile they are. You can add different nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to change up the flavor.
Jackie Easley
easleyjackie10@hotmail.comI've made these clusters several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
Malak Khalid
k.malak@yahoo.comThese clusters are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Mahammed Soeb
s.mahammed@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I loved these clusters. The chocolate and pecans are the perfect balance.
sauceGOD TREDAY
saucegod.t10@gmail.comThese clusters are so delicious and addictive! I can't believe how easy they are to make.
Busani Ncube
busani_ncube@hotmail.frI've been making these clusters for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
mosa Letlala
letlala@hotmail.comThese clusters are a great way to use up leftover pecans.
Daezihn Moko
d_m@gmail.comI'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I'll be making these clusters again for sure.
Igor Salomi
sigor29@gmail.comThese clusters are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
jackson agalomba
a-jackson11@gmail.comI love the way these clusters look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.
Pooja Pokhrel
pooja@aol.comThese clusters are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
ETERNAL CREATION CHRISTIAN THEATER
eternalc@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my clusters turned out too hard. I think I'll cook them for a little less time next time.
Jasper Buchan
jasper.buchan@yahoo.comThese clusters are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Naomi
naomi66@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of pecans, but I loved these clusters. The chocolate and caramel coating is the perfect complement to the nuts.
Catherine Alaz
catherinealaz97@hotmail.comI was looking for a simple pecan cluster recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. They turned out great!
Lamia Akther
a.lamia55@hotmail.comThese clusters are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Tej bc teju
t82@aol.comI love how easy these clusters are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.
Rayburn Rayburn
rr@yahoo.comThese pecan clusters are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Erica Salazar
erica.s92@hotmail.frI've made these clusters several times and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
yasin islam
yi51@yahoo.comThese pecan clusters were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.