Authentic Texas pecan pralines that melt in your mouth.

Pecans replaced almonds and cream was added, softening the candy for a fudge-like texture.

The classic Southern praline was created, and has been a celebrated candy ever since.

Pecan Pralines

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Freeze for up to three months for longer storage.

Toast pecans:

Spread pecan halves onto a baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes.

Remove from oven, stir pecans around baking sheet, and place back into oven for another 5 minutes.

Pecan Pralines ingredients

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saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Let sugar mixture stand until candy thermometer reaches 150F (20 to 25 minutes).

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Pecan Pralines

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pecan halves on baking sheet

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boiling pralines in sauce pan

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pecans in sugar mixture for pralines

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spooning pecan pralines

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