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Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel

Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel
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Indulge in Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel, a decadent treat combining crunchy toasted pecans, luscious buttery caramel, and smooth semi-sweet chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe blends salty, sweet, and rich flavors into a classic confection perfect for holidays, gifts, or satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pecans: Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden to enhance their natural flavor and crunch.
  2. Make the caramel sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in sweetened condensed milk. Cook gently, stirring constantly until thickened and amber colored. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt to perfect the flavor.
  3. Arrange nuts and caramel: On parchment paper-lined baking sheets, place small clusters of toasted pecans. Drizzle warm caramel generously over the clusters, coating every nut in gooey caramel.
  4. Melt the chocolate: Melt chocolate chips gently in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve smooth melted chocolate.
  5. Coat the candy: Spoon or drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel-coated pecans, fully covering each cluster. Let the candies cool at room temperature until the chocolate firms, or refrigerate to speed up.

Notes

  • Toast pecans first to bring out deeper nutty flavors.
  • Stir caramel continuously to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and coverage.
  • Always line baking sheets with parchment paper to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Chill candies to set chocolate but avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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Keywords: turtle candy, pecans, caramel, chocolate, homemade candy, gluten free, holiday treats, dessert

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