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Pecan pralines on a plate.

Nutmeg Pecan Pralines

Kate Schat
Soft and buttery with toasty nuts, nutmeg pecan pralines are a fantastic holiday candy! Homemade candy makes great gifts and dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Set 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pralines
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper - do not skip this step and do not use foil!
  • Combine sugars, butter, cream, nutmeg, and salt in medium saucepan and heat on medium. Stir constantly. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stop stirring and heat until thermometer reads 235°F.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the pecans and vanilla extract and stir until incorporated and mixture begins to thicken.
  • Pour out on baking sheet with parchment paper, a few tablespoons at a time. Space by a few inches.
  • Let cool at room temperature for at least an hour.
  • Store in a lidded container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • Use parchment or possibly silicone on your trays. Foil WILL stick and you won't be a happy camper! You can easily peel the parchment off so your candy keeps its shape.
  • Always use a candy thermometer when making candy. You are looking for "soft ball stage" here which is 235-240°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.4mg
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