Soft Caramel Pecan Clusters
Delicious soft caramel clusters with crunchy pecans, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan, sugar, butter, and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir until it boils.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add in the chopped pecans and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of the caramel mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow to cool completely until set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, refrigerate but note that the caramel may firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg