Love pecan caramel clusters—they’re crunchy, sweet, and irresistible! Here’s a simple recipe to make your own Pecan Caramel Clusters at home.
🍯 Pecan Caramel Clusters
Ingredients
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2 cups pecan halves
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1 cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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Optional: sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
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Toast the pecans:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
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Make the caramel:
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In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add sugar and stir continuously until it melts and turns a deep amber color (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn it!
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Remove from heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream (mixture will bubble).
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Add vanilla extract and salt, stirring to combine.
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Combine:
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Quickly stir toasted pecans into the caramel until evenly coated.
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Form clusters:
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Optional: sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt flakes on each cluster for contrast.
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Cool:
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Let clusters cool completely and harden (about 30 minutes to 1 hour) before serving.
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Tips
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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You can swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if you prefer.
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For extra decadence, drizzle melted chocolate over the clusters once cooled.
Want a chocolate-covered pecan caramel clusters version or a salted caramel variation?
