Instant Dutch Oven - Pecan Pralines By: Instant Pot Culinary Team Cuisine Eastern European Course Dessert Difficulty Medium Duration 30-60 min Cooking Technique Electric Dutch Oven, Sauté Keywords 25-30 pralines, 30-60 min, brown sugar, butter, cook 35 min, corn syrup, dessert, eastern european, electric dutch oven, instant dutch oven candy, Instant Pot Culinary Team, medium, pecan halves, prep 10 min, sauté, vanilla extract, whipping cream Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 35 min Servings 25-30 pralines Ingredients 3 cups brown sugar1 cup whipping cream1/4 cup butter2 tbsp Corn syrup2 1/2 cups pecan halves1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Select SEAR/SAUTE and set the time to 20 minutes. Add brown sugar, cream, butter, and corn syrup to the cooking pot. Bring to a boil stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Boil, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes until a thermometer reads 236°F. Using the handle grips, remove the pot from the heat, and place on the countertop protector. Press CANCEL.Let the sugar mixture cool, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer reads 150°F. Lay a large sheet of parchment paper on your countertop or large cutting board. Add the vanilla and pecans and stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 1 minute, until the mixture loses its glossy texture. Working quickly, drop large tablespoons of the pecans onto the parchment paper. Let stand for 15 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container, layering the pralines between parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store and enjoy up to 2-3 weeks. Previous Next