Description
Delicious soft caramel clusters with toasted pecans that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves, lightly toasted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. (⏱️ 5 minutes 📝)
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until melted and smooth. (⏱️ 5 minutes 🔥)
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until the mixture reaches 245–248°F (firm-ball stage). This keeps it soft and gooey. (⏱️ 10 minutes 🔥)
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract and toasted pecans. Stir gently until evenly coated — do NOT beat to maintain glossiness. (⏱️ 2 minutes 🍯)
- Spoon caramel pecan clusters onto the prepared baking sheet. (⏱️ 5 minutes 🍴)
- Let cool at room temperature until set but still soft and chewy. (⏱️ 20 minutes ❄️)
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg