Pecan Candy Recipe With Condensed Milk: Irresistibly Crunchy and Creamy

Condensed milk, which is the main component in our pecan candy recipe, gives the candy its rich, velvety texture and sweet, caramel-like flavor. Condensed milk makes a rich confection ideal for enjoying with friends and family when paired with chopped pecans and other essential ingredients. You can also make a batch of this delectable candy when craving something sweet because it's simple to prepare.

This recipe's adaptability is one of its best features. By adding various kinds of nuts or flavorings, you can experiment with different candy sizes and shapes depending on your preferences. Our pecan candy recipe with condensed milk is versatile enough to meet your needs whether you like smaller, small pieces or larger bars. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe will become a staple in your cooking arsenal.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Pro Tips
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Ingredients

• Granulated sugar — 1 cup
• Butter — 1 stick
• Chopped pecans — 2 cups
• Pure vanilla extract — 2 tsp.
• Brown sugar — 1 cup
• Sweetened condensed milk — 2 cans, 14 oz. each

Instructions

1. Melt the butter into a bowl and then add sweetened condensed milk and both sugars to it. Mix the ingredients well using a spatula. Microwave the mixture on high-temperature mode for 7 minutes.

2. Take the bowl out of the microwave and then add your chopped pecans to the mixture. Fold the chopped pecans well into the mixture and then again microwave it for 17 minutes. Every 5 minutes, take the bowl out and mix ingredients with a spatula.

3. Then, take the bowl out and then add vanilla extract when the temperature of the mixture reaches 236 degrees F. You can check the temperature by dropping a candy thermometer into the bowl.

4. Take a tray and place the greased cookie sheet on top of the tray and then spread the candy batter over it in a layer.

5. Let the candy batter cool for 15 mins. and then cut it to your desired shape. You can make small bite-size pieces of this candy or can have large chunks of it.

Substitutions

• Brown sugar — If you run out of brown sugar, simply add white or coconut sugar to our pecan candy with condensed milk recipe . Moreover, you can make brown sugar easily at home if you have the extra time by just mixing molasses and granulated white sugar.

• Condensed milk — Condensed milk is commonly used in making any sweet or dessert, so if you run out of condensed milk, you can use evaporated milk or coconut cream. You can also try mixing powdered milk with hot water to make a DIY version of condensed milk.

• Chopped pecans — Pecans are the star of this sweet pecan candy recipe, but if you do not have pecans available or are allergic to them, then you can use other dry fruits instead. Try using chopped walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.

Variations

• Chocolate pecan candy — For all chocolate lovers, this variation of pecan candy is specially tailored for you. Add cocoa powder to the batter and microwave it, and this will give the pecan candy a chocolatey flavor.

• Spiced pecan candy — Try adding cinnamon to the condensed milk for a spicy flavor.

Equipment

• Tray

• Cookie sheet

• Microwave-safe bowl

• Spatula

• Microwave

• Waxed paper

• Candy thermometer

• Air-tight container

Storage

• Wrap the candies in waxed paper and place them inside the air-tight jar. Keep the jar in a cool and dry place. This will keep the pecan candies fresh for two weeks.

Pro Tips

• Always use high-quality ingredients to achieve the perfect taste.

• Make sure you have greased the cookie sheet well so that the cookies do not stick to the sheet.

• Give the cookie batter a good stir so that all the ingredients are mixed properly and the flavors are mixed well.