Description
Old-Fashioned Pecan Logs are a nostalgic candy treat filled with fluffy vanilla nougat, wrapped in rich caramel, and coated with toasted pecans. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Light Corn Syrup: 1/2 cup
- Water: 1/4 cup
- Egg White: 1 large, beaten until stiff peaks form
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/8 teaspoon
- Soft Caramels: 12 ounces
- Heavy Cream: 2 tablespoons
- Pecan Pieces: 2 cups, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, stir sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until dissolved. Heat to 250°F. Beat egg white in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slowly pour the hot syrup into the egg white while beating. Add vanilla and salt. Beat until thick and glossy.
- Assemble the Dish: Grease hands and shape nougat into 3 to 4 logs. Wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Cook to Perfection: Melt caramels with cream over low heat until smooth. Let cool slightly to thicken.
- Finishing Touches: Dip each nougat log in caramel, then roll in chopped pecans. Press gently to coat evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let set for 30 minutes, slice, and enjoy or wrap for gifting.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for perfect nougat texture.
- Grease your hands to easily shape the nougat logs.
- Wrap in wax paper for longer shelf life and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 log
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg