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Praline Crunch Recipe

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Praline Crunch is a deliciously sweet and crunchy snack mix made with crispy cereal, toasted pecans, and a buttery caramel glaze. Baked to perfection, this treat offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

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Crunch Mix

  • 6 cups crispy rice or corn cereal (such as Chex)
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Caramel Glaze

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the crispy cereal and pecan halves to evenly distribute the nuts throughout the mix.
  3. Make Caramel Glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the packed brown sugar and light corn syrup, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring continuously to ensure the sugar fully dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly.
  4. Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be prepared for the mixture to bubble and foam slightly—this reaction helps create a light texture in the glaze.
  5. Coat the Mix: Pour the warm caramel glaze over the cereal and pecan mixture. Gently stir everything together to ensure all the pieces are evenly coated with the sticky glaze.
  6. Spread on Baking Sheet: Evenly spread the coated mix onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to enable even baking and crisping.
  7. Bake and Stir: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. This frequent stirring ensures the praline crunch bakes evenly and achieves a uniform crisp texture without burning.
  8. Cool and Store: Once baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the praline crunch to cool completely on the baking sheet. When cool, break it into pieces and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • Use a low oven temperature to slowly bake the mixture, which helps develop a perfect crunch without burning the caramel.
  • Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is crucial to coat all pieces evenly and prevent sticking.
  • Ensure the pecans are fresh and not salted for the best flavor balance.
  • Store the praline crunch in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crisp for up to two weeks.
  • For variations, try substituting pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts.

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