Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe

Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine’s Day or any time. The recipe comes from Janice Price of Lexington, Kentucky, who notes, “These are delicious and so easy to make.”—Janice Price, Lexington, Kentucky

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Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 30 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 4 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Directions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, water and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in pecans.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until set.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine candy coatings. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Dip caramel clusters in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Yield: about 2 pounds.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 152 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan Caramel Clusters in Taste of Home February/March 2007, p68

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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by AMANDACOLLINS

I have never left a review before but this recipe deserves one! Awesome!!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by ashbuggy999

so easy to make! loves mixing the pecans and caramel together. this way u get the flavor in every bite mmmmm

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by hendia1

This is one of the best chocolates I have ever eaten and very easy to make. I would make these before I would buy any box of chocolates. I use white bark candy coating and semisweet chocolate chips...the taste is really good. I place the candy in the freezer to chill and they come off the wax paper very well. I store them in a candy box in the fridge.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by hendia1

This is one of the best chocolates I ever ate and very easy to make. I would make these before I would buy any box of chocolates.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by MsDebntx

Definitley, not sure why this did not post last week. But; my questions is....how can i eliminate the white film that covers these after they've been stored in a container? Am I using the wrong kind of container?

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2009 by eemadson

I have been making this recipe for about 5 years and LOVE them and so does everyone else. However, I usually use 6 oz of each type of candy coating to get enough "coverage" on the pecans. Also, the wax papers will STICK, using a silicone mat makes ALL the difference and the candies will come off with ease. Good enough to give for gifts and get rave reviews!

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2009 by JALane911

I am having great trouble removing the caramel clusters from the waxed paper. All I am getting is mess with wax paper bits in it. What am I doing wrong?

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by lindabalde

I made these last year to rave reviews and was planning this time to follow the advice in the comment above-forgot of course. There's always next year!

Reviewed on May. 09, 2008 by thirdone

These are absolutly so much better than the boxed turtles you buy in the stores !! A litte bit easier way to get your clusters, is to just pour your caramel mixture onto a greased foil lined cookie sheet, place in the fridge overnight or til completely chilled, cut with a small cookie cutter, then place in freezer for 15 to 20 min. then dip in the chocolate. This is a BIG, BIG time saver. Remember, the shapes do not have to be perfect. Thanks for the recipe,From another KY. Cook

 
 
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