NEW ORLEANS-STYLE MAPLE-BACON PRALINES

New Orleans-Style Maple-Bacon Pralines image

Want to experience New Orleans flavor without the Mardi Gras crowd? Make southern-style scrumptiousness at home with these maple-bacon pralines.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield Makes 25 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, finely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 pkg. (6 oz.) pecan halves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat 12 min. or until crisp, stirring frequently; drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, cook next 5 ingredients in large saucepan on medium heat 15 min. or until temperature reaches 239ºF (soft-ball stage) on candy thermometer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Stir in bacon, nuts and cinnamon. Immediately pour onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; refrigerate 10 min. or until firm. Break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g