Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe

Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe
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100% would make again

A box of this mouth-watering 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.”

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  • 30 Servings
  • Prep: 25 min. + chilling

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.

Nutrition 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.

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

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Pecan Caramel Clusters Recipe

Pecan Caramel Clusters

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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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