Sweet Southern Bliss
A delightful Southern treat combining rich flavors of sugar, pecans, and butter. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar Use granulated white sugar.
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons real butter Use unsalted for best results.
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped Alternate nuts may be used.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare a sheet of wax paper and have a tablespoon ready for scooping.
Cooking
- In a large 4-quart saucepan, combine the white sugar, dark brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and coarsely chopped pecans.
- Heat the mixture gently on low heat, stirring frequently until the butter melts and mixes well with the sugars.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and stir vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Quickly spoon dollops of the mixture onto the wax paper.
- Let the pralines cool and set for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once fully cooled, store the pralines in an airtight container.
Notes
Crushed pralines make a delicious topping for vanilla ice cream! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.