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Praline Crunch

Delightful Praline Crunch That Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

This Praline Crunch recipe combines crispy cereal and pecans in a rich caramel glaze, satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch
  • 4 cups crispy cereal use rice or corn cereal
  • 1 cup pecans
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier twist
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup or honey/agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Praline Crunch
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the crispy cereal and pecans in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Boil for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract and baking soda carefully.
  5. Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring gently to coat.
  6. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet, then break apart and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store your Praline Crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks for optimal freshness.

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