Sweet Praline Crunch
A delightful snack mixing Crispix cereal and pecans in a sweet, buttery glaze.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 200°F (93°C)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 18-ounce box Crispix cereal
- 0.5 pound pecan halves about 2 cups
- 1 cup butter
- 2.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). This low temperature will help the praline crunch bake evenly without burning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and pecans. Set aside. Make sure to use a large enough bowl to mix everything later without spilling.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low-medium and let it boil for 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it; you want it to bubble gently.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. The mixture will be hot, so be careful not to touch it.
- Pour the mixture over the cereal and pecans. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal. Use a spatula for easy mixing!
- Divide the coated mixture between two sheet pans and spread it out evenly. This helps it bake evenly and prevents clumping.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring each pan of praline crunch every 15 minutes. This ensures that every piece gets that delicious, crunchy coating.
- Allow the praline crunch to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container. This snack stays fresh for days—if it lasts that long!
Notes
This sweet praline crunch makes a delightful snack or a lovely homemade gift.