Emeril's Crunchy Pralines Recipe

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Emeril's Crunchy Pralines
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb packed light brown sugar (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups pecan pieces

Directions:

  1. Combine the sugar, butter, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes; the mixture will begin to boil.
  3. Add the pecans and continue to stir for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat.
  5. Drop by the spoonful onto wax paper.
  6. Let cool.
  7. Remove from the paper with a thin knife.
  8. NOTE: Pralines may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 942.22 Kcal (3945 kJ)
Calories from fat 559.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.2g 96%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 27.17mg 1%
Potassium 457.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 100.87g 34%
Sugars 92.07g 368%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 7.93g 16%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 135mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 508.92 Kcal (2131 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.59g 96%
Cholesterol 5.5mg 3%
Sodium 14.68mg 1%
Potassium 247.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 54.49g 34%
Sugars 49.73g 368%
Dietary Fiber 3.83g 28%
Protein 4.29g 16%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 18%
Calcium 72.9mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.2
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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