Pecan Praline Crunch
Delightful treat combining rich pecan flavors with buttery caramel, perfect for snacking or as a dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes or until fragrant.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir constantly for about 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the toasted pecans and mix well to coat.
- Spread the mixture back onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg