Description
Praline crunch delight brings Southern comfort to dessert tables with rich caramel and nutty textures. Pecans and brown sugar create a luxurious experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecans halves (salted preferred)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat: Fire up the oven to 250ºF, establishing the perfect temperature for creating a crunchy confection.
- Combine Base: In a generous mixing bowl, unite Crispix cereal and pecan halves, gently intermingling to form a textural foundation.
- Craft Caramel: In a saucepan, marry brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter over heat, stirring until the mixture erupts into a vigorous boil. Remove from flame and vigorously whisk in vanilla extract and baking soda, transforming the liquid into a voluminous, airy elixir.
- Coat and Spread: Lavishly drench the cereal-nut ensemble with the caramel glaze, ensuring every fragment receives a comprehensive coating. Transfer the glistening mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan, positioning it in the preheated oven.
- Bake and Rotate: During the hour-long baking journey, intermittently rotate the pan every 20 minutes, safeguarding against uneven browning and promoting a uniform golden finish.
- Cool and Segment: Once extracted from the oven, cascade the praline crunch onto wax or parchment paper. Allow to cool completely, then fracture into tantalizing bite-sized pieces ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Oven Temperature Matters: Precise 250ºF is crucial for achieving perfect crunch without burning the delicate ingredients.
- Caramel Technique: Stir constantly when boiling sugar mixture to prevent burning and ensure smooth, even caramelization.
- Mixing Magic: Gently fold cereal and pecans to maintain their structural integrity and create an even coating.
- Cooling Crucial: Spread on parchment paper immediately after baking to prevent sticking and ensure crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg