Pecan Pralines
 
 
Serves: About 16
Ingredients
  • 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Garnish: flaked sea salt
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a 3½-quart enamel-coated cast-iron Dutch oven, bring brown sugar, cream, and baking soda to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture registers 240° on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat; quickly stir in pecans, butter, and vanilla.
  3. Quickly drop mixture onto prepared pan by spoonfuls. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. (The mixture should be a little easier to work with since the Dutch oven helps retain heat.) Let stand until hardened, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/pecan-pralines/