Sea Salted Praline Pecan Clusters

Sea Salted Praline Pecan Clusters

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups pecan halves
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla or rum extract

Instructions:

Line a large sheet pan with wax paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray or softened butter. Set aside.

In a deep, medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine pecan halves, brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, and sea salt. Reserve the vanilla extract for later. Make sure the bowl is deep enough to prevent overflow during boiling.

Microwave the mixture on high for 6 1/2 minutes, stopping at the 3-minute mark to stir. Be cautious, as the mixture will be boiling.

After 6 1/2 minutes, stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all pecans are evenly coated. The caramel should have thickened and cling to the sides of the bowl. If it remains runny, microwave for 1-minute increments until it thickens.

Let the mixture rest for 10–15 seconds, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Using a small cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop clusters onto the prepared wax paper or silicone baking mat.

Sprinkle the tops with additional sea salt, if desired. Allow the clusters to cool to room temperature and set.