Bourbon Pecan Pralines
Servings 30 pralines
Calories 211kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecan halves and pieces
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2-4 Tbsp bourbon See Cook's note
- 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan melt together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar with cream and corn syrup. Cook, stirring over medium-high heat just until it comes to a boil.
- Immediately lower the heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reaches soft ball stage. (Around 236°F) This may take as long as 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in pecans, bourbon and vanilla. Mix with a wooden or non stick spoon for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to thicken and has a matte sheen. Don't skip this step.
- Work quickly with 2 Tablespoons dropping onto wax paper in rounds, forming into even shapes. Use one Tablespoon to drop and the other to scrape the mixture from the spoon.
- Let sit until completely dry and set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- There's room to adjust the amount of bourbon flavor in these pralines. If you want to a stronger taste of bourbon, add 4 Tbsp. Just a hint of bourbon flavor can be achieved by using 1-2 Tbsp. Adjust to your preference.
- 2-3 tsp of pure Vanilla extract can be used in place of bourbon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg