Praline Pecan Crunch Recipes

PRALINE BUTTER-PECAN CRUNCH POPCORN

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, honey and brown sugar; cook, and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
• Stir in baking soda (the mixture will foam).
• In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts.
• Pour in the hot syrup; mix well to coat.
• Spread mixture evenly on a large buttered cookie sheet.
• Bake, until a deep golden brown (about 15 minutes), stirring every 5 minutes.
• Cool, and store in a tightly covered container for up to 4 days.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250 degrees.
• Spray 9x13 metal pan or jelly roll pan or large cookie sheet with PAM and set aside.
• Combine cereal & pecans in large bowl and set aside.
• In microwave safe bowl combine corn syrup, margarine, & brown sugar. Microwave on high for 1/2 to 1 1/2 minutes until mixture boils.
• Immediately stir in vanilla and baking soda.
• Then pour over cereal and pecans, stirring to coat evenly.
• Spread in pan.
• Bake for 1 hour. Stirring every 20 minutes.
• Cool in pan or dump mixture on new cookie sheet to cool faster.
• Break into pieces.
• Makes 10 cups.

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250 F.
• Combine cereal and pecans in 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
• In large microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and margarine. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
• Stir in vanilla and baking soda and pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Spread on baking sheet to cool; break into pieces.

PRALINE PECANS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, honey and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; do not stir. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add extracts. Cool to lukewarm without stirring., Beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes or until creamy. Stir in pecans until coated. Turn onto waxed paper (mixture will be sticky); separate large clumps. Cool for several hours or until dry and sugary. Store in an airtight container.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250ºF. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
• In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
• Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading mixture in even layer. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.