Description
A crisp and sweet praline crunch made with nuts and caramelized sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Incorporate the mixed nuts into the caramel mixture.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled praline crunch.
- Experiment with different nuts to create unique flavors.
- Ensure the caramel reaches a deep amber color for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: praline crunch, caramel, nuts, dessert, candy