Pralines Recipe

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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
690
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar , sifted
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter , cut into cubes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Directions:

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a heavy 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan, combine the granulated and brown sugars, then add the cream, butter and salt. Set over very low heat and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the sugar is dissolved, 10 to 15 minutes. As the mixture cooks, use a pastry brush dipped in cold water to wash down any sugar crystals that form on the inside of the pan.
  3. Clamp a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Boil the syrup, undisturbed, until it registers 236°F and a teaspoon of syrup dropped into a small bowl of cold water holds a very soft ball when pressed between your fingers, 3 to 6 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, leaving the thermometer in place, and let cool, undisturbed, until the syrup registers 220°F, 1 to 3 minutes. Using a clean, dry wooden spoon, stir in the baking soda and vanilla until well combined; the mixture will become lighter in color and foamy in texture. Then stir in the pecan halves.
  5. Working quickly, drop the candy by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature until firm, about 1 hour. Serve the pralines immediately, or store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 690.16 Kcal (2890 kJ)
Calories from fat 461.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.31g 79%
Cholesterol 23.88mg 8%
Sodium 214.65mg 9%
Potassium 296.79mg 6%
Total Carbs 60.55g 20%
Sugars 54.06g 216%
Dietary Fiber 5.32g 21%
Protein 6.16g 12%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 73.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 542.61 Kcal (2272 kJ)
Calories from fat 363.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.34g 79%
Cholesterol 18.77mg 8%
Sodium 168.76mg 9%
Potassium 233.34mg 6%
Total Carbs 47.61g 20%
Sugars 42.51g 216%
Dietary Fiber 4.19g 21%
Protein 4.84g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 11%
Calcium 57.7mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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