{"id":175,"date":"2026-01-01T01:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T01:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=175"},"modified":"2026-01-01T01:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T01:24:39","slug":"southern-vanilla-pecan-pralines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=175","title":{"rendered":"Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0 Description<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines<\/strong> are a classic Southern candy made with toasted pecans, creamy sugar syrup, and rich vanilla flavor. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are sweet, nutty, and perfectly soft with a slight crunch. They\u2019re ideal for holidays, gift-giving, bake sales, or anytime you want an easy homemade candy with authentic Southern charm.<\/p>\n<p>This traditional praline recipe comes together in under 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients and no special equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup brown sugar (light or dark)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups pecan halves (lightly toasted)<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare Your Workspace<\/h3>\n<p>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set aside.<br \/>\nToast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for <strong>3\u20135 minutes<\/strong> until fragrant. Remove from heat.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Make the Praline Syrup<\/h3>\n<p>In a medium saucepan over <strong>medium heat<\/strong>, combine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>Brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>Heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Cook Until Thickened<\/h3>\n<p>Let the mixture boil for <strong>3\u20135 minutes<\/strong>, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and reaches a soft, creamy consistency.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add Vanilla &amp; Pecans<\/h3>\n<p>Remove the saucepan from heat.<br \/>\nQuickly stir in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>Toasted pecans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for <strong>1\u20132 minutes<\/strong> until it begins to lose its glossy shine and thickens.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Drop the Pralines<\/h3>\n<p>Using a spoon, drop dollops of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, forming small candy rounds.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Cool &amp; Set<\/h3>\n<p>Allow the pralines to cool at room temperature for <strong>20\u201330 minutes<\/strong>, or until fully set and firm.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving &amp; Storage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve at room temperature<\/li>\n<li>Store in an airtight container for up to <strong>1 week<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Great for holiday trays, gifts, or dessert tables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Perfect Pralines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stir constantly to prevent burning<\/li>\n<li>Toasting the pecans enhances flavor<\/li>\n<li>If pralines set too fast, gently rewarm the mixture<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>pure vanilla extract<\/strong> for best taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth<\/li>\n<li>Mix in chopped pecans for a smoother texture<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle with melted chocolate once set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines \u00a0Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines \u00a0 Description Southern Vanilla Pecan Pralines are a classic Southern candy&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=175"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":177,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175\/revisions\/177"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}