Baking ⚜️ Cajun

Pecan Pralines

Creamy, fudgy sweets studded with toasted pecans. A New Orleans treat that keeps well in a tin.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £0.19 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

12 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Line two trays with baking paper. Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes until fragrant.

    3 min
  2. 2

    In a heavy pan, stir the sugars, cream, butter and salt over a medium heat until the sugar melts.

  3. 3

    Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly and looks like caramel.

    5 min 30 s
  4. 4

    Take off the heat, stir in the vanilla and pecans, and beat for 1 minute until it starts to look creamy and less glossy.

  5. 5

    Drop spoonfuls onto the paper quickly before it sets. Leave for 30 minutes until firm.

    30 min

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