Marie Augustus Pralines

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Servings: 36 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, fudge-like Southern confections packed with crunchy pecans and rich caramel flavor
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Marie Augustus Pralines

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36 Calories: 4208.0

Description

These Marie Augustus Pralines are a classic American Southern dessert that offers a delightful contrast of textures. The exterior sets into a smooth, caramel-like shell that gives way to a soft, creamy interior studded with generous amounts of chopped pecans. Made with a blend of white and brown sugars, evaporated milk, and butter, these pralines deliver a deep, buttery sweetness that is both comforting and indulgent. They are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee. While traditional pralines can be tricky to make due to precise candy temperatures, this recipe provides a reliable method for achieving that perfect soft-center consistency every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, the first 1/2 pound of butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugars.
  3. Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 235&# 194;°F (113ðC), which is the soft-ball stage.
  4. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Add the remaining 1/2 pound of butter to the hot mixture.
  6. Stir constantly and vigorously until the butter is fully incorporated and the mixture begins to thicken and lose its glossy shine.
  7. Once the mixture has thickened slightly, stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract.
  8. Quickly drop heaping teaspoons of the mixture onto a greased baking sheet, parchment paper, or foil, spacing them about 2 to 3 inches apart as they will flatten slightly.
  9. Allow the pralines to cool at room temperature until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4208.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 316.8g488%
Saturated Fat 90.3g452%
Cholesterol 274.0mg92%
Sodium 98381.1mg4100%
Total Carbohydrate 354.6g119%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g117%
Sugars 324.3g
Protein 37.9g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pralines, pecans, southern, candy, dessert, christmas, holiday, butterscotch, creamy, traditional, homemade, confection, evaporated milk, brown sugar, softball stage, cookie exchange, sweet treat, nutty, classic, gift
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