Easy Homemade Turtles Candy Recipe with Pecans and Caramel | Candy | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

[@denisehamernik806]

Before you portion out the turtles onto the parchment, put the sheet into the freezer for a few minutes and the candy won’t spread out so easily. They look delicious 😋

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks for the tip! 😀

[@jilliewillie8720]

Good tip! Thanks

[@barbarabeckley8732]

Thanks

[@wandaparker3681]

Yes. Thank you.😊

[@mickeyreed6338]

Thank you! You just made my favorite candy of all time!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@sharonroberts397]

My local bakery makes giant turtles in milk chocolate and now dark chocolate! I'm telling you the truth they are about the size of the palm of your hand, and soooo delicious. Now I can make my own and I don't have to pay $2.50 for one giant turtle, Thank you!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. I know buying these pre-made is expensive. That's why I started making my own. Besides, homemade is better. Best Wishes and Happy Holidays!

[@U.B.T.]

Homemade "TURTLES"!!! My absolute favorite of all snacks. Having a Peacon tree right outside my door means I won't even have to buy the main ingredient. How blessed am I... 😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

They are my favorite too! 😀

[@youwish378]

You are blessed A very small bag of crushed pecans at my Kroger's is a whopping 7 dollars ! I love pecans but so expensive 😭 lol

[@U.B.T.]

@youwish378 They're lying everywhere around my tree. If you lived near me, I'd let you pick or pickup all the peacons you'd like for FREE! 😊.

[@youwish378]

@@U.B.T. Lol that would be sweet of you ❤️ !

[@kimberlyleavens6573]

Okay pecan tree I am sooo jealous 😜

[@shawnlee220]

I love turtles and never once did I ever think about making them instead of buying them😂 thank you for this❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome!

[@lorraineingalls64]

Use non-stick spray before putting corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, or honey into any container. It won't stick to the container.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks very much, I will try that. And thanks for watching. Best Wishes

[@dianeshea4192]

That's what I always do, it works very well.

[@angelpatrick5559]

That's what I always do if I'm using corn syrup, honey or condensed milk!

[@brianboe3774]

Use bacon grease instead of the evil spray hahaha

[@PATRICIAANNPAULK1945]

❤

[@sandyhossman7771]

I make lots of different candies over the holidays. I am going to make these and add to my holiday candy plates, starting at Thanksgiving. They look so yummy ❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I hope you like them! They are my favorites. Best Wishes!

[@cden409]

I love turtles. My sister in law bakes a lot, she may like this video. I would like to make them for our Christmas treat baskets.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

They just remind me of Christmas. My family shares them when everyone is cooking. Best Wishes!

[@loolver5209]

Thank you! These and See's butterscotch squares are my fave. I've recently used a copycat recipe for butterscotch squares a couple of times and they turned out great. I had no clue that these would be so simple to make. Easier than butterscotch squares. I used to always buy pecan delights from the grocery store and was always in love with them. Over 10 years ago however they stopped being supplied to grocery stores in my area of Southern California other than the sugar free version. I have no clue why. Now I can make them myself which is better anyway!

[@JILL0704USA]

Perfect addition to holiday candies! Looks delicious.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yeah, these are so good. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes!

[@christinemalaka8636]

These look great. Turtles used to b a fave....essential at Christmas.....but store-bought turtles aren't at all what they used to b now that they use palm oil. Not to mention palm oil is causing animals to be wiped out. I dont buy them. Ill b making these for Christmas presents....incl to myself :) Thanks!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Store-bought is expensive and not so great anymore. I like to make things at home. Then I know what goes into it, lol Thanks for watching, and Best Wishes 😀

[@barbarabeckley8732]

So true, I am sure these will taste so much better. Enjoy

[@JV-bq8jz]

Do you use milk chocolate? What kind did you use?

[@JShaw-fw5ct]

Thank you. I have been looking for a simple easy recipe for turtle chocolate. 👍

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching!

[@IMOO1896]

Great recipe, I love turtles.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I love them too. So good. Thanks so much for watching!

[@mamacsings1773]

This looks so good! This used to be my favorite candy! I remember our church ladies sold them in cans for fundraisers. Please excuse me, I am drooling right now!🤪I must try this! It's been 40 years!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes, they are worth drooling over. They are my favorite candy., and are so good.

[@bdet313]

Ah yes, Katydids ❤

[@reggietisdale]

Yes Katydids! The best!

[@candyh9876]

Love TURTLES they are so expensive now maybe homemade can help with that Thank You for sharing your recipe 🙂

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

There is nothing better than making these homemade. Turtles are my favorite. I hope you enjoy them. Best Wishes and Thanks for watching

[@swannoir7949]

I have two bags of pecans in the freezer that I got from the food pantry, and some corn syrup I haven't used in years. Guess I got some work to do. 😂

[@windmolenfarm8030]

Very simple. I didn''t know it would be this easy. Thanks so much for the recipe and instructions.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. Best Wishes! 😀

[@jamiewaters-dc7hj]

You could also swirl oil around measuring cups the contents slip right out 💙

[@docgregg2]

Thank you for sharing this marvelous turtle candy recipe. The tutorial is very clear and quite easy to follow. I am excited to prepare these for my family this season. Happy holidays. 🎄

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes and Happy Holidays 🎄

[@joycemartin4889]

Great instructions!!!!!!!!! LOVE USING MICROWAVE!!!!!

[@PaulaAtterberry-m5c]

These Turtle candies look delicious! I will have to make them! Thanks.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I'm glad you like them 😀

[@leonasimmons7236]

I will be trying that easy candy recipe because candy like that cost a lot of money in store, but homemade 😊 taste better Thanks

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching

[@rosalynd.1630]

Thank you for sharing this delicious looking recipe! MY FAVORITE snack!! I will definitely be making these.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. These are one of my favorites for the holidays. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes!

[@latonyakennedy12]

Thank you! I am going to try these!!! looks pretty easy!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching!

[@christschild818]

Yummy. I love turtles. You make it very easy to prepare them. Great video.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank You!

[@Colorbrush21]

I love chocolate turtles and they are expensive in the candy store. I didn't know they were this easy to make. I am going to make some for the holidays. A box of homemade turtles would make a neat family Xmas gift. ❤🎄🎅🏿❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks for watching. Best Wishes!

[@sued5005]

Thank you! They look so good! I cant wait to make them!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! 😀

[@cheryl5994]

I’VE NOT HEARD OF THEM BEFORE BUT THEY LOOK SO DELICIOUS, A LITTLE BIT OF ALL MY FAVES, I CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THESE. 😋

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

These are so good, I am sure you will like them. Always been a favorite of mine.

[@NYcat13]

these look absolutely yummy..and I'm sure they are...thank you for this super recipe...I always did love turtles, but hell, they are so expensive per pound at the candy shops...thanks again...I will try these

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy! And thanks for watching.

[@rosemarycarden175]

Looks delicious. Love turtles Thank you for sharing. Have some pecsns & was deciding whst to make All i need is the chocolate. Have to buy some this week ❤😂🎉

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! Thank You for watching!

[@angelbarnes1033]

Oooh I can't wait to make these I have all the ingredients 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷Yahhhhh!!!!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I hope enjoy them!

[@Jen0714]

This is great! I'm not a candy person but this is my favorite! Caramel is my downfall. I'm going to give these a try! Thank you!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. Best Wishes!

[@dorothymarshall8124]

I THANK U FOR SHARING LOOKS DELICIOUS I MAKE HOMEMADE CANDY FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MY FAMILY MY PASTOR AND MY CHURCH FAMILY AS CHRISTMAS GIFT THIS WILL BE ON MY LIST AND I KNOW THAT THEY WILL ENJOY THEM U BE BLESS AND ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR BLESS WEEK 🙌 🙏 😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks so much! And thank you for watching

[@caontiemcneal6547]

I can’t wait to try this! They look delicious ❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy

[@virginiaeckley3047]

That's my favorite candy

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Mine too!

[@susanbuckley4153]

Looks amazing!! I love these and wil make them this weekend 🤩🥳🤩

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I hope you enjoy them! 😀

[@drshoe8744]

If you want to heat or melt something slowly in the microwave, like butter, use the Thaw settings, works very well.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I have heard of that before

[@lindalewis7098]

Wow! Thank you for an awesome recipe. Keep them coming. 😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching. Best Wishes!

[@susanking9502]

I know what i am going to do with all our Virginia Black Walnuts, this year! I know they will be delicious! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I love black walnuts. We used to get them when I was younger. What a cool idea for Turtles. Best Wishes!

[@susanking9502]

@thesouthernmountainkitchen my dad brought some black walnut trees (sapplings) from Virginia to Washington State. He did this many, many years ago. Every year, I have to beat the squirrels to the black walnuts. 🥰

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

@@susanking9502 I am from Virginia and when I go to get the walnuts, the squirrels are all over them. But I still get a bunch

[@nadinepierce3016]

Oh my goodness, 😋 yummy thank you ❤️👍

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

My pleasure 😊Best Wishes!

[@RachelTookes-kk3jp]

Wow our family members used to sell those chocolate turtles in the cans back in the days for about $40.00 a can 😂😂 thank you for sharing looks very delicious!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You're welcome! Best Wishes

[@joneslo5572]

Wow, white sugar, brown sugar, syrup, condensed milk . Super sweet.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Very sweet but worth it. That is why I only make them for holidays

[@Cluedin369]

Thank You.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome!

[@cynthiacrawford5709]

Thanks, can’t wait to make those ❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! 😀

[@hollylaureano2860]

Thankyou!😊❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! 😃

[@ecobluefarms223]

My fav childhood treat

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Mine too. They are so good!

[@antoinettebrown3834]

These are my weakness! I cant wait to make these! Thank you!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I hope you love them! Thanks for watching

[@cindym7234]

I am SO making this recipe! They look delicious!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

They are so good. I hope you like them. Best Wishes.

[@camellyabrown5216]

Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe ❤️🙏

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! Happy Holidays

[@angelbarnes1033]

Yes Holiday season 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎃🎄🎄🎋🎄🎄🎄

[@hollylaureano2860]

Omg 😱 awesomeness ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks! 😀

[@gayatrijohnston]

Great recipe thanks a bunch

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome!

[@eulalyons8196]

Certainly will be trying these, looks delicious 😋

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy

[@lesliefickbohm3000]

These look so delicious. Yum

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank you 😋

[@maggie2936-q1m]

I love turtle candy. Will have to make it. 😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I love it too. Only problem is when I make it, everybody eats it before I can get more.

[@bettymcmartin8752]

Thank you! I had no idea they would be so easy to make. Merry Christmas ✝️

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@cynthiamoore5551]

Thank you this is my favorite candy

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome!

[@mikeathony7845]

That looks pretty good and easy to make.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

They are! Thanks for watching!

[@ritareddy8874]

Great video of making delicious Turtles!.Thank U!!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks so much. I am glad you like them. Best Wishes

[@annamariemangili4869]

These look delicious, but before I jump in... is there a certain temperature you are aiming for when cooking the caramel part in the microwave? Should it be bubbly? Or just trying to melt the ingredients together? TIA

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Caramel cooks at 320°-350°F. So you need to cook it in bursts with a candy thermometer until you reach temp. hope that helps. Just remember all microwaves vary in temp, so some take longer or shorter.

[@annamariemangili4869]

Thank you! In the microwave as we speak! @@thesouthernmountainkitchen

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

@@annamariemangili4869 You are very welcome.

[@Janis-kj5qi]

If ya use your butter cup for cornsyrup measuring the cornsyrup will just roll out.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks for the tip!

[@SerenaHSerena77Elvis2]

spray the cups with cooking spray and it is supposed to help the corn surup or whatever come out easier

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks for the tip, always appreciated. Best Wishes!

[@sheryljones856]

I love pecan caramel candies and that looks really good

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks so much!

[@Wtf_fml]

Yesssssss! Turtles are my ALL TIME FAVORITE and now i can make them at home! You are the G.O.A.T❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes, these are so good. I am glad you like them. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@anicoleratliff2681]

You are speaking my language. Thank you😋

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

My pleasure 😊

[@zildaromero9685]

This look delicious will try this love turtle candy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I hope you enjoy! Best Wishes 😀

[@denisejf]

Omg, these look great!😋 I can't wait to try them, all I need is the chocolate 😊 Thanks so much for sharing with us 🤗

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome. Hope you enjoy 😀

[@kathybray7156]

I have a turtle lover at my house so i will be making them comming up soo. Thankyou❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome! Best Wishes

[@curtistinemiller4646]

I love pecan turtles ,i will definitely try this.😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy! And thanks for watching!

[@tabathadavis2917]

If I wanted to make them using cashews , peanuts, or almonds, would I still bake the nuts?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Those other nuts are really thicker. So they would have to be handled differently. Since I have never made the Turtles that way, I am not sure how to cook them for it.

[@Reinolds_Recipes]

Thanks again my friend

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank you too, always glad to see your comments!

[@HannahClan]

Can these be made before the season and frozen til needed?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I have heard of people freezing them, but I have never done it myself. I don't know how that would affect the chocolate, or consistency.

[@kerryalbritton6532]

These look Amazing and can't wait to try them 😍

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks so much. Best Wishes!

[@subliminalphish]

I use 2 chef's knives with the handles together when chopping that amount of nuts. It makes it go so much faster.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Cool. Thanks for watching!

[@josiedelgado7504]

I love the recipe so easy thanks.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You are very welcome!

[@Cantergallop1]

Awesome video! Always wanted to learn how to make these! Thanks!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Homemade is so much better. These have always been my favorite. Best Wishes!

[@sdross44]

Lawd nice for holidays

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes, they are so good. They don't last long in my house.

[@jacquelinehaywood689]

My favorite. Thank you got it❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

You're welcome 😊

[@sharongibson1161]

Great video and recipe, thank you😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks I am glad you like it 😀

[@wandaparker3681]

This video stopped me in my track. This looks absolutely scrumptious. Thanks for sharing. Subscribing

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it. Best Wishes!

[@kimberlyleavens6573]

Can I do this on stove instead of microwave

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes you can, just watch themp. Thanks for watching!

[@judikochanka8769]

Is there any substitution for corn syrup...

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I am not sure how it will change the taste but some people use honey or maple syrup.

[@rejanedesevigne]

Very easy recipe! Even I will be able to make these scrumptious candies 😊❤ Thanks

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy

[@katherinebyrne7831]

thank you. have been trying to find this in the american shop here in uk but nope ,so will now make it

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you like it! Best Wishes

[@katherinebyrne7831]

@The Southern Mountain Kitchen just looked your cook book up soon as payday arrives I'm getting it I wanna try peacan pie!! Please open a restaurant in the uk your recipes look so good

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

@@katherinebyrne7831 Thanks so much. I hope you like the book. I wish I could open a resturant UK... I love so much over there. Be Well!

[@ruthuhlenhake9709]

Can’t wait to try , they look wonderful!

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching

[@deboraharlow4997]

Do you stir the sweet mixture in between or just let it cook for solid 6 full minutes l ?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I would stir it

[@RoseMota-b8w]

Love this recipe ❤

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@dougandcandacebishop7259]

Can you use choc chips instead?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes, you probably could. I just use the type I do as a personal preference.

[@auggiequeenparker]

How many will this make! Thank you 😊

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

It really depends on how large you make them. I got at least 20, but you might make a different size than I did.

[@aliceshields4432]

Thanks, great job, here come the pounds...

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Oh, I know, but they are so worth it! Best Wishes!

[@shirleyclark2226]

Wow this is amazing I can't wait to make this

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I'm glad you liked it. Best Wishes!

[@centaviodehernandez]

Amazing

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank you! Best Wishes!

[@Hunee-]

These look delicious. I just bought $30 worth and there weren’t that many in there. I’m going to try your recipe.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

The ones from the store are really expensive. I prefer the homemade ones, then you can control the size and ingredients. Best Wishes!

[@Hunee-]

@@thesouthernmountainkitchen Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ❤️

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

@@Hunee- You are very welcome! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@ladywolfwolf]

If I cook the sugar mixture in the microwave longer, will it taste more 'caramely'?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Maybe a little but it would probably burn at a point if you go too long

[@ladywolfwolf]

@@thesouthernmountainkitchen ok. I did it. But I did it on the stove so I could watch it. I put a couple of tbsp water in it. It turned out great. Oh, the temp reached 242°.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

@@ladywolfwolf I am glad ti turned out well. Best Wishes!

[@ladywolfwolf]

@@thesouthernmountainkitchen Same to you and, happy holidays! I know that mine will be. I'm gonna be so fat, eating a few, who am I kidding, most of these. 😉

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

@@ladywolfwolf LOL Happy Holidays to you too. I hope you have a wonderful time. I will be eating just as much at my house.

[@semigoth299]

Can you use clear vanilla? Or you can place in the freezer for at least 15 to 30 minutes

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I have never used clear vanilla, so I am not sure.

[@semigoth299]

@@thesouthernmountainkitchen okay

[@jaynedewindtrussell3917]

Could you use melted chocolate chips?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes, you could. Thanks for watching!

[@lindabergquist-tw8gv]

Love uour directions

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank You!

[@judimantos904]

What size spoon do you use to portion out the caramel?

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

I used a larger sized soup spoon to scoop it onto my pan. My turtles were rather large, so you could go smaller if you wanted.

[@jugifu]

How many does this amount make? I'm dosing mushroom turtles...

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Depending on how big you make them, you can make between 15 to 20

[@tlsthoughts]

These look amazing! 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sharondraffin7857]

Mmm. Looking forward to trying this with dark chocolate.

[@thesouthernmountainkitchen]

Yes, dark chocolate is so good with these. Any way you make them, they are amazing. Best Wishes!