Soft Caramel Pecan Clusters
Delightful clusters of pecans wrapped in rich caramel, evoking warmth and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until bubbling.
- Allow the mixture to boil for about five minutes without stirring, watching it turn a golden color.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring well.
- Toss in the pecans, ensuring they’re fully coated with the caramel mixture.
- Using a spoon, drop heaping spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the clusters to cool completely at room temperature before serving.
Notes
These clusters can be paired with vanilla ice cream or hot chocolate. For a festive touch, sprinkle with sea salt before cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg