No thermometer needed to make these delicious Microwave Pralines. The microwave makes praline-making simple and fullproof. In only 12 minutes you have pecan pralines that taste as good as the ones bought in the French Quarter.
These Pecan Microwave Pralines are super sweet and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. They are so buttery and good and only a few ingredients are needed.
This hands-off recipe is so convenient. No need to stand over a hot stove.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 box Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Butter– I use salted.
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of Salt
Recommended Equipment
- Rimmed Baking Sheet– I love these rimmed baking sheets for everything from baking cookies to roasting vegetables.
- Parchment Paper– parchment paper works better than wax paper for cooling the pralines.
- Large Microwave-Safe Bowl– I love these nesting bowls with lids.
Tips For Making Microwave Pralines
- Different microwaves may require different cooking time. Cooking times given are an estimate. You may find you need to microwave for a shorter or longer time.
- Use a large bowl. The mixture will boil up some and you don’t want it to overflow.
- When you stir the mixture, it should begin to change color and start to look creamy. It will also thicken. If not, it needs to be microwaved longer. Return it to the microwave for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Be very careful when removing the bowl from the microwave. It will be very hot.
- You must scoop the pralines out onto the baking sheet very quickly. The mixture will start to thicken and harden rapidly.
Microwave Pralines make a wonderful holiday gift!
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Microwave Pralines
No thermometer needed to make these delicious Microwave Pralines. The microwave makes praline-making simple and fullproof. In only 12 minutes you have pecan pralines that taste as good as the ones bought in the French Quarter.
SERVINGS: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce)-box light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces so it will melt faster
- 2 cups pecan pieces
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Combine the brown sugar and heavy cream in a large microwave-safe bowl and stir well.
- Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
- Add butter and stir it in to melt it.
- Microwave on HIGH for another 5 minutes. Stir in pecans, vanilla, and salt.
- Very quickly drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Careful- Mixture will be very hot!
Notes
Different microwaves may require different cooking time. Cooking times given are an estimate. You may find you need to microwave for a shorter or longer time.
Use a large bowl. The mixture will boil up some and you don’t want it to overflow.
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe Source: adapted from River Road Recipes IV
Originally posted November 25, 2018.
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Made mine with a cup of pecans and a cup of walnuts. Came out great
Great recipe,and easy. My microwave is 1200 watts and works great with the instructions.
Made the microwave pralines, it came out like caramel and not pralines, I cooked exactly like the recipe said
This recipe did not work for me at all. I have a 1000 watt microwave. The first batch I followed the recipe exactly and the smelled and tasted like burned sugar. For the second batch, I microwaved for 6 minutes, then added the butter, nuts, vanilla, and salt and spooned them out. They turned out hard and sticky.
Not sure why it went so wrong!
That happened to me also
Great recipe have made it lots of times i have tried in 1100 1200 and 900 my best one is the 1200 watts for 10 minutes and i added vanilla it makes a big differnce
Green bean recipe? Where can I find. Thxs.
This recipe just saved me $40plus dollars! I LOVE New Orleans style pralines and was just about to order some…at $27.95/lb plus $15.00/shipping…when I thought I might try making them AGAIN. I have made (and thrown away) stovetop pralines at least 4 times in my lifetime. These turned out perfect.
I have an 1100 watt microwave and I followed the directions exactly. I was a little nervous but I stayed close to the microwave so that I could stop it if I smelled the slightest bit of burnt sugar. The smell… just before time was up was the same smell that you get when you walk into a fudge shop or something like that.
Thanks!!
How long did it take to set?
These turned out great! I followed the recipe to the t.
Hi Christin,
Can you tell me the wattage on your microwave? I’d love to try this recipe, but want to adjust the cooking time on the front end, if needed. Thanks
My wattage is high but I followed the recipe. If the humidity is high don’t try this. Mine turned out great.
I have made these microwave pralines for years. My microwave wattage is 1100. The only difference in my method and this one. I add b sugar and cream and microwave on high for 8 minutes. Then immediately stir in the butter pieces quickly and the stir in the pecans. Then spoon out onto foil.
Hi Christin,
Can you tell me the wattage on your microwave? I’d love to try this recipe, but want to adjust the cooking time on the front end, if needed. Thanks
Turned out very good…nex time will do a lil cream….to null dat sweetness…but cut the time a lot compared to stove top cooking.. I used a regular Walmart microwave!! Thanks
Unfortunately my 7 & 5 cooking time burned the sugar. Probably try 1/2 the recipe and cook 6 & 4.
I have always had very I have always had very good luck making these pralines but today I have cooked the required amount of times and they are still not setting up What can I do can I give
Is it raining? U can’t make candy in the rain
Maybe the humidity. If you have air-conditioning, turn it lower by a couple of degrees for about an hour and try again.
I made this recipe today and I’m very upset after using all of these ingredients and mine did not set up either. . The taste is there, but it sure doesn’t make pralines. It would begood over cheesecake or bread pudding
Exactly….. I don’t like this recipe at all… I had to throw away one batch and the next one is going to be used for topping I guess, it’s too crumbly
Was it cloudy outside? Candy of any kind won’t set if its cloudy out. The weather will effect the setting. Its best to make candy on a clear day.
I made it today, didnt set up.either. I have made this in the past and seemed to thicken too fast on me. Wonder what happen
Was it cloudy outside? Candy of any kind won’t set if its cloudy out. The weather will effect the setting. Its best to make candy on a clear day.
Just made your Pralines… in honor of The New Orleans Saints(who should have been at the Super Bowl in Atlanta)‼️
Just finished making these and they turned out great! So easy. I did microwave for one minute longer, and you weren’t kidding about them setting up quickly…I could’ve used another set of hands! They are delicious! This is second recipe of yours I’ve tried and loved. Cook your southern style green beans at least once a week.
I’d of like to have the green bean recipe!
What size microwave did you use?
Loving your candy recipes! Thanks!
Since microwave ovens differ in cooking power, I too would like to know if this could be done in a saucepan on stovetop & would the cooking times be different then? Longer or Shorter? Thanx – Jude W2AVY
Hello Christin!
Thanks for such a wonderful recipe! It looks so delicious. I have a question that can it be cooked in a frypan on a stove? Or is this recipe cookable only by an oven?