Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Praline Crunch: A Sweet and Crunchy Delight Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 3.9 from 85 reviews
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Praline Crunch is a sweet and crunchy snack featuring Crispix cereal and salted pecan halves coated in a buttery caramel praline sauce. Baked low and slow to achieve a perfect mix of crunch and caramel flavor, this treat is great for parties or snacking.

Ingredients

Scale

Cereal and Nuts

  • 8 cups Crispix cereal
  • 2 cups pecan halves (salted)

Caramel Mixture

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the praline crunch.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Crispix cereal and salted pecan halves evenly.
  3. Make caramel sauce: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  4. Add flavor and leavening: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up slightly as the baking soda reacts.
  5. Coat cereal and nuts: Pour the hot caramel mixture over the cereal and pecans, tossing gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  6. Arrange for baking: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir the mixture every 20 minutes during baking to ensure even coating and avoid burning.
  8. Cool the snack: Once baked, spread the praline crunch onto wax or parchment paper to cool completely.
  9. Break and serve: After cooling, break the praline crunch into bite-sized pieces and enjoy your sweet and crunchy treat.

Notes

  • Ensure to stir every 20 minutes during baking to prevent uneven caramelization or burning.
  • Use salted pecans for a balanced sweet and salty flavor, or substitute with unsalted pecans and add a pinch of salt if desired.
  • Store the praline crunch in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
  • For added texture, consider mixing in other nuts or dried fruits before baking.

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

Find it online: https://primatrecipes.com/praline-crunch-a-sweet-and-crunchy-delight-recipe/