Description
Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan is a sweet, crunchy snack combining crispy Crispix cereal with toasted pecan halves, coated in a buttery praline syrup. This homemade treat is baked slowly to create a caramelized, crunchy texture perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted)
Praline Syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the coated cereal mixture slowly and evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Crispix cereal and salted pecan halves, ensuring an even distribution for coating.
- Make Praline Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir occasionally, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil to dissolve and blend the ingredients.
- Add Vanilla and Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and foam, which is normal and helps create a light, crunchy texture.
- Coat Cereal Mixture: Pour the syrup over the cereal and pecan mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with praline syrup.
- Bake the Mixture: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent clumping and ensure even baking.
- Cool and Break: Remove the baking pan from the oven. Spread the hot praline crisp mixture onto parchment paper to cool completely. Once cooled, break it into bite-sized pieces for serving or storing.
Notes
- Use salted pecans for a balanced sweet and salty flavor; unsalted can be used but add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Stirring every 20 minutes during baking prevents burning and helps clumps bake evenly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness and flavor for up to 1 week.
- This recipe can be doubled, but bake in batches to ensure even coating and baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: praline Crispix, pecan crunch snack, homemade praline cereal, sweet pecan snack, crunchy praline mix
