Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Caramel Pecan Clusters, where buttery caramel meets crunchy pecans for a sweet treat that’s hard to resist. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make clusters are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests with their rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Whether enjoyed as a snack or dessert, each bite offers a heavenly combination of gooey sweetness and nutty goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and butter over medium heat; stir continuously until melted and bubbly.
- Carefully add heavy cream while whisking vigorously to avoid splatters.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in toasted pecans until well coated.
- Scoop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let sit at room temperature for about an hour to harden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 clusters (40g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg