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Sour Cream Candied Pecans in a bowl with a spoon to scoop

Sour Cream Candied Pecans

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  • Author: Shelly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Southern

Description

Sour Cream Pecans are an delicious and easy snack that are a lot like a pecan praline! 


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt


Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add the sugar and sour cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly, about 5 – 6  minutes, and mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Next, add the pecan halves and stir until coated.
  4. Spread the pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool completely.
  5. Break into pieces before serving.

Notes

Store airtight for up to 2 weeks.

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