Sea Salted Praline Pecan Clusters [Microwave]

Course Candy

Cuisine American

Keyword sea-salted-praline-pecan-clusters-microwave

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 11

Servings jumbo/16 medium/20 small praline clusters

Calories 198kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Instructions for 1000 Watt Microwave. Line a large sheet pan with wax paper and spray lightly with cooking spray or brush lightly with softened butter. Set aside.
Place the pecan halves, brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter and sea salt into a deep medium-size microwave safe bowl reserving vanilla until the end of cooking. (The bowl should be deep enough to allow the mixture to boil, without boiling over.)
Place into the microwave cooking on high for 6 1/2 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through, around 3 minutes. The mixture will boil, so handle with care to avoid burning.
Once the mixture has cooked for the full 6 1/2 minutes stop and stir making sure that all of the pecans are fully coated. The caramel should be thickened and beginning to form along the sides of the bowl. If the caramel is still runny, it needs to cook a bit longer. Microwave in additional 1 minute increments, as needed.
Allow the mixture to cool on the counter for 10-15 seconds then mix in vanilla.
Using a small cookie scoop or two tablespoons drop in clusters onto wax paper lined sheet pan. You could also use a silicone baking mat.
Immediately sprinkle the tops with sea salt, if desired. Allow to cool to room temperature and set.

This recipe is based on a 1000 Watt microwave. If your microwave has a lower wattage it may take longer to cook. Likewise, if the microwave has a higher wattage, it may need less time.
Another technique to test the caramel: Drop a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it becomes firm and you can roll it into a ball between 2 fingers, it's ready.