Authentic Louisiana Pecan Pralines! My Grandmother's Recipe The “Big Easy” Version!

These are the real deal! They are little mounds of praline heaven! These are amazing as Christmas treats or to be honest, in our house they are a year-round treat!
2 cups of pure cane sugar OR 1 1/2 cups regular pure cane sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 stick of REAL butter NOT Margarine (if using UNsalted butter add in 1/4 teaspoon of salt)
1 12oz can of Evaporated Milk NOT sweetened condensed milk
2 cups pecans (I rough chopped half and left half whole)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Plastic wrap to cover the bowl while in the microwave
NOTE* I am using a 1000 watt microwave. If you are using a 700 watt microwave, you will most likely need to add some time.
Have a cookie sheet lined with parchment, wax paper or foil . Spray lightly with cooking spray to hold parchment paper in place. Set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl (the bowl MUST be large enough as the mixture WILL cook "up" before it cooks back down) place sugar, butter & milk. Stir the milk and sugar as shown. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove and stir now that the butter has had a chance to melt. Replace and microwave for 4 minutes. Remove and stir. Add in the vanilla extract and pecans. Stir well and microwave for 4 more minutes. Stir again. Microwave for approximately 3 more minutes. Remove and stir. Work quickly and drop by spoonfuls onto the parchment. The pralines should "set up" within 30-45 minutes. ENJOY!!!!
EASY FIX - The "didn't set up" right rescue:
NOTE* The weather CAN impact any candy making. If yours didn't "set up" solid, here is the no fail fix. Simply scrape them back off of the parchment paper. Place back into the bowl microwave and 2 minutes on high. Stir well and replace in microwave for 2 minutes longer. Stir well and QUICKLY lay out on parchment paper. They should definitely set up this time. I have been making these for well over 35 years and this "didn't set up" save has never failed me yet.
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[@lindabarling7719]

Thank you for sharing how to do them in the microwave. ❤❤❤

[@lovesdogs9753]

I’m a Louisiana girl myself. Definitely gonna make these!!!

[@ForgetU]

Hey Hedy... Such a sweet, simple, and easy treat.

[@dorishughes9303]

Oh i just loved this video! I just started making good pecan candy in the microwave and i wanted to see how to fix if too soft. Thank you so much!!

[@jennifermartin1678]

I'm so happy to have found your channel

[@Hedy]

I am just thrilled to have you! Welcome honey! You made me smile! Oh and I answered your question on the Reindeer Food video. I hope that you find many videos that you like!. :D

[@marywest1829]

Enjoyed

[@dcorbitt2493]

How much if you use brien sugar 3/4 c. But how much white?

[@Hedy]

Hello, recipe is always down below in the description. The total amount for sugar is 2 cups. If you wish to you 3/4 cup of brown sugar then you would use 1 1/4 cup of sugar. I use brown sugar most of the time, though I did not in this video. Thank you and I apologize for late response. I have been ill of late. :D

[@barbarabryan7204]

Wouldn't it be simpler to just cook this on the stove? Microwaves vary so much in power that the times won't be the same for everyone.

[@dianecarlson2918]

what size Pet milk?

[@Hedy]

I apologize for a belated answer. I am so behind on comments due to health. To answer you it is a 12oz can. The recipes are ALWAYS in the description box below. I sure hope that you enjoy them! :D

[@lolawalsh9187]

Trying these tomorrow. Can I add chocolate?

[@Hedy]

Hello my dear. I apologize for my late response, I have been quite ill. Honey I don't recommend chocolate for this particular recipe, as it is the classic version of an Authentic Louisiana praline. I do recommend perhaps a fudge or nut cluster with pecans if you are wanting the chocolate. :D