Praline Crunch

Loaded with the sweetness of caramelized sugar and the texture of pecans and Crispix cereal, our recipe for Praline Crunch will be one that your family asks for again and again.

This recipe is easy to make, with just a few steps and a handful of ingredients.

While the baking time seems to take a while, you don’t have to do much to the recipe while it is in the oven, other than stirring it a few times.

During this time, you can clean up the dishes and prepare yourself for the deliciousness of Praline Crunch!

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Why do I love Praline Crunch?

• This recipe is totally addictive, with the delicious crunch of corn cereal and the texture of delicious pecans.
• Praline Crunch makes tons of this delicious snack mix. You can eat some today and have some for later!
• Making Praline Crunch is very easy with just a few steps.

What is Praline?

Pralines are delicious candies that are classic New Orleans treats. They are made of pecans, brown sugar, and butter, and they taste like caramelized nuts with a kind of creamy texture. These snacks have French origins, since settlers in New Orleans adapted recipes for caramelized almonds to create the New Orleans praline. 

How to serve Praline Crunch?

This recipe should be served as a snack, probably offered in large bowls so that you and your family can dig in with your hands. It is perfect for parties and watching sports or even as a lunchbox treat. 

Tips:

• Be sure that you bring the sugar syrup to a full rolling boil before you remove it from the heat.
• Use a saucepan that is large enough so that the boiling mixture does not boil over, leaving you with a big mess to clean up!
• When you toss the cereal with the sugar syrup, choose a bowl that is twice as large as needed to contain the cereal so that you can easily toss it to coat it. 

Variations:

If you want to get creative in cooking Praline Crunch, you can create your own variations. Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar syrup to create a cinnamon-flavored treat. You can also substitute another kind of nut for the pecans, like maybe walnuts or sliced almonds.

Ingredients:

• Crispix cereal
• Pecan halves
• Brown sugar
• Corn syrup
• Butter
• Vanilla extract
• Baking soda

How to make it praline crunch:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 250ºF.

Step 2. Combine cereal (or Corn Chex) and unsalted pecans.

Step 3. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, light corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over the cereal and pecans mixture, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 4. Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for around 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Step 5. Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.

Praline Crunch

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Loaded with the sweetness of caramelized sugar and the texture of pecans and Crispix cereal, our recipe for Praline Crunch will be one that your family asks for again and again.

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Ingredients 

• 8 cups Crispix cereal, you can use Corn Chex
• 2 cup pecan halves, salted or unsalted
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup corn syrup, light corn syrup
• ½ cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 250ºF.
• Combine cereal (or Corn Chex) and unsalted pecans.
• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, light corn syrup, and butter.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
• Pour over cereal and pecans mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
• Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for around 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted: Plainchicken

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g

Author: Laura

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How to store Praline Crunch?

To keep your Praline Crunch crunchy, you need to store it in an airtight container with a tightly fitted lid. Another option for storage is to put it into a zip-top baggie to keep it crunchy. Store your Praline Crunch for up to a week at room temperature.  

How to reheat Praline Crunch?

Praline Crunch is served at room temperature, so there is no need to try to reheat it! 

How much does Praline Crunch last on the fridge?

While Praline Crunch is best at room temperature, you can refrigerate it if you like. It will last about a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I make ahead Praline Crunch?

If you are super busy and have a party planned, this is one recipe that you can make a few days ahead of time. Just create the recipe, let it cool completely, and then store it in a tightly sealed gallon-sized zip-top storage baggie. On the day of your party, just dump the snack mix into large bowls for serving. 

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