PRALINE PECANS & CRANBERRIES

Praline Pecans & Cranberries image

This recipe I found during the holidays and I made a few batches for Christmas parties. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.-Nancy Roman, Hackensack, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 5-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

Place pecans in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Drizzle over pecans; stir until coated., Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Add cranberries; toss to combine. Immediately transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.