Description
Pecan praline delight butter brings Southern charm straight to your kitchen, blending rich pecans with smooth caramelized sweetness. Creamy indulgence awaits you in this simple spread that promises to elevate morning toast or afternoon treats with its irresistible nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (30 grams) pecans
- ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and evenly distribute pecans across a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Carefully toast pecans for 5 to 7 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent scorching, until they develop a light golden-brown hue.
- Remove pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring they reach ambient temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, honey, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend ingredients until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Once pecans have cooled, finely chop them using a sharp knife to create a consistent, fine texture.
- Gently fold the minced pecans into the butter mixture using a silicone spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the blend.
- Transfer the praline butter to a serving dish, maintaining room temperature for optimal spreadability.
- Serve alongside toast, baked goods, or as a decadent topping for various culinary creations.
Notes
- Toasting pecans intensifies their nutty flavor and brings out a deep, rich aroma that elevates the entire butter experience.
- Carefully monitoring the pecans during roasting prevents burning and ensures a perfect golden-brown color that adds complexity to the spread.
- Combining softened butter with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon creates a luxurious base that complements the toasted pecans beautifully.
- Finely mincing the pecans helps distribute their flavor evenly, creating a smooth and consistent texture throughout the butter.
- Serving at room temperature keeps the butter soft and spreadable, making it perfect for toast, baked goods, or as a decadent accompaniment to breakfast items.
- Storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator allows this gourmet butter to maintain its flavor and texture for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg