Pecan praline crunch is a traditional dessert known for its sweet flavor and crispy texture. This type of candy has roots that trace back to the Southern cuisine of the United States, where the pecan, a nut native to the region, is a star ingredient in numerous recipes. In Latin America, although the term and preparation vary, this type of preparation is often known as "walnut praline" in countries like Mexico, while in other places it is related to similar candies made with caramelized nuts. The combination of cereal and caramelized nuts offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture, ideal to accompany coffee or as a sweet snack.
Pecan crunch with praline
How to Make Pecan Praline Crunch
For this delicious recipe, you will need the following ingredients: Quaker Square Oat Cereal, Walnut Pieces, Light Corn Syrup, Brown Sugar, Margarine, Vanilla, and Baking Soda.
Preheat the oven to 250 °F.
Combine the cereal and pecans in a 13x9 inch baking pan.
Set the mixture aside while you prepare the praline.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix the corn syrup, brown sugar, and margarine.
Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Stir the mixture well to combine the ingredients.
Return to the microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the mixture boils.
Add the vanilla and baking soda, and pour everything over the cereal and pecan mixture.
Stir carefully to coat each piece evenly with the sweet mixture.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
Spread the baked mixture on a baking sheet to cool completely.
Once cooled, break the preparation into pieces to serve and enjoy its crunchy texture.
Ingredients (7)
- Quaker Square Oat Cereal
- Pecan Pieces
- Light Corn Syrup
- Brown Sugar
- Margarine
- Vanilla
- Baking Soda
Instructions (16 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 250 °F
- 2 Combine the cereal and pecans in a 13x9-inch baking pan
- 3 Set aside
- 4 In a large microwave-safe bowl
- 5 combine the corn syrup
- 6 brown sugar
- 7 and margarine
- 8 Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds
- 9 Stir
- 10 Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds or until boiling
- 11 Stir in the vanilla and baking soda and pour over the cereal mixture
- 12 Stir to coat evenly
- 13 Bake for 1 hour
- 14 stirring every 15 minutes
- 15 Spread onto a baking sheet to cool
- 16 Break into pieces
Nutritional Information
Calories:
452 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
13g
Fat:
34g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
14mg