Quicksmart Praline Pecan Clusters
Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1¼ cup pecan halves
- ¼ tsp coarse sea salt [plus add’l for sprinkling]
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1 tsp rum
Instructions
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all of the ingredients into a microwave bowl, reserving the vanilla until the end of cooking.
- The bowl should be deep enough to allow the mixture to boil, without boiling over.
- Cook in the microwave on high for 6½ minutes, stopping to stir halfway through.
- The mixture will boil, so handle with care to avoid burning.
- After 6½ minutes, stir well coating all of the pecans, then remove from the microwave.
- The caramel should be thickened and beginning to form along the sides of the bowl.
- If the caramel is still runny, don’t panic, it just needs to cook a bit longer.
- Microwave in additional 1 minute increments.
- Allow to cool on the counter for 15 seconds.
- Mix in the vanilla and rum and stir well.
- Use a teaspoon, tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to scoop onto buttered wax paper or a silpat.
- Immediately sprinkle the tops with sea salt.
Notes
NOTES
[This recipe is based on a 1000 Watt microwave. If your microwave has a lower wattage it may take longer to cook. Likewise, if the microwave has a higher wattage, less cooking time.]
Another technique to test the caramel: Drop a small amount into a glass of ice cold water. If it becomes firm and you can roll it into a ball between 2 fingers, it’s ready
[This recipe is based on a 1000 Watt microwave. If your microwave has a lower wattage it may take longer to cook. Likewise, if the microwave has a higher wattage, less cooking time.]
Another technique to test the caramel: Drop a small amount into a glass of ice cold water. If it becomes firm and you can roll it into a ball between 2 fingers, it’s ready
