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New Orleans Creamy Pecan Pralines

January 10, 2019 by 918 Plate 2 Comments

Pecan Pralines have rich history in the South, particularly in New Orleans!

overhead shot of a stack of pralines on a white scalloped plate, sitting on top of a white and blue dish towel

We recently went to New Orleans and were introduced to the world of pralines. There are tons of varieties and flavors. My favorite was the creamy version, which is what I’m bringing you today. Pralines have such an interesting history! You can read more about them in this great Eater article.

a hand holding a pecan praline

Overall, these are pretty easy to make. I was not necessarily trying to be the most authentic or anything with this recipe, so I mixed and matched sugars and vanilla and other recipes to find what worked for me. Don’t let candy intimidate you.

These will heat to “soft ball” stage, which is 235-240 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep a close eye on it when it gets close, but the temperature range is more forgiving than I expected. I brought these into work after the holidays and they were a hit!

close up on a pecan praline on a plate

Local Spotlight: I love my annual huge bag of local pecan pieces, they’re perfect for making treats for the holidays for all your family and friends.

overhead shot of a stack of pralines on a white scalloped plate, sitting on top of a white and blue dish towel

Do you say PRAY-leen or PRAH-leen?

xxHillary

a hand holding a pecan praline
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New Orleans Creamy Pralines [GF, V]

Pecan Pralines have rich history in the South, particularly in New Orleans!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, dessert, party, pralines
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 18 pralines

Ingredients

  • 2 C. light brown sugar tightly packed
  • 2 C. white granulated sugar
  • 1/8 t. salt
  • 1 T. unsalted butter
  • 6 oz. evaporated milk
  • 2 C. pecan pieces
  • 1/4 t. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine everything except pecans and stir on low heat until sugar is melted.
  2. Stir in pecans and raise heat to medium.
  3. When temperature reaches 235-240 degrees (soft ball stage) remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes.

  4. Stir 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Using a heaping tablespoon, form pralines on silicone mats or parchment paper. Let harden.
  6. Serve or transfer to an airtight container and leave on the counter for up to a week.
  7. #enJOY!

Recipe Notes

Naturally gluten free and vegetarian.

 Pecan Pralines have rich history in the South, particularly in New Orleans!  | 918 Plate | Dessert | #glutenfree | #vegetarian | #sweets

Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: candy, pecan, praline, sweet

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Comments

  1. Letty Watt says

    January 11, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Oh, what delicious memories those pralines bring back to me. Maybe someday I will fix some, it doesn’t sound that difficult.

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      January 12, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      It really was wayyy easier than I was expecting!

      Reply

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