John’s Orange Praline Pecans

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2

John's Orange Praline Pecans for a sweet and crunchy treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

406

Sugar

44g

Fat

24g

John's Orange Praline Pecans are a sweet and crunchy treat that are sure to delight your taste buds. This recipe combines the rich flavors of brown sugar and butter with the tartness of frozen orange juice concentrate to create a truly unique and delicious snack. Not only are these pecans tasty, but they are also packed with heart-healthy pecans and vitamin C-rich orange juice concentrate. They make a great addition to salads or desserts, or they can be enjoyed on their own as a sweet and satisfying snack.

Instructions

1.	Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2.	In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, orange juice concentrate, and butter.
3.	Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (235-245°F on a candy thermometer).
4.	Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pecans.
5.	Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and the pecans are completely coated.
6.	Spread the pecans out onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool.

PROS

These Orange Praline Pecans are a unique and flavorful treat that are perfect for snacking on or adding to salads and desserts.

They are also packed with heart-healthy pecans and vitamin C-rich orange juice concentrate.

CONS

This dish contains a high amount of sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may also not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pecans are a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and may help to lower cholesterol levels.
They also contain fiber and antioxidants that can support overall health.
Orange juice concentrate is a good source of vitamin C, which can boost the immune system and support skin and eye health.

	1 cup white sugar
	1 cup light brown sugar , packed
	1/2 cup evaporated milk
	1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
	3 tablespoons butter
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract
	1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces