Description
Homemade Pecan Praline Honey Butter blends Southern charm with sweet indulgence, bringing rich caramelized pecans and golden honey into a luxurious spread. Drizzle this silky, nutty creation on warm biscuits or toast for an irresistible Southern-style breakfast treat you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (75 g) toasted pecans, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Gently warm a dry skillet over medium heat, carefully spreading pecans across the surface to achieve an even golden-brown color. Stir continuously to prevent burning, allowing the nuts to release their rich, nutty aroma.
- Transfer toasted pecans to a cutting board and finely chop into delicate, uniform pieces that will blend seamlessly into the creamy mixture.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl and whip the softened butter using a hand mixer or whisk, transforming it into a light, airy texture that will serve as the perfect base for the praline spread.
- Gradually introduce brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon into the whipped butter, blending thoroughly until the ingredients meld into a smooth, cohesive composition.
- Gently fold the finely chopped toasted pecans into the sweetened butter mixture, ensuring an even distribution that will provide a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Carefully transfer the praline honey butter to a clean jar or decorative serving dish, smoothing the top for an elegant presentation. For a firmer consistency, place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to prevent burning, watching them closely and stirring frequently for even golden color and maximum nutty flavor.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, easier mixing and better incorporation of other ingredients.
- Adjust sweetness levels by reducing honey or brown sugar for diabetic-friendly or low-sugar dietary needs.
- Experiment with different nut variations like walnuts or almonds for unique flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg