Homemade Candy Turtles The Toasted Pine Nut

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Set the pecans aside. Caramel: In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch Oven combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add in the sweetened condensed and continue boiling until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

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Allow the caramel to cool slightly, about 3 minutes. Scoop a spoonful of caramel into the center of each pecan cluster (if desired, you can use a rubber spatula to help scrape the caramel off the spoon). If the caramel begins to stiffen, reheat in the microwave to soften, about 30 seconds.

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Take 3 pecan halves and form them into a Y shape with the flat side down on the baking sheet. Place one unwrapped caramel candy in the center of the pecans. Repeat with the rest of caramel candies and pecans. Bake to melt the caramel. Bake in the preheated oven until the caramel candy is just melted, about 6-8 minutes.

Caramel Pecan Turtle Candy Creations by Kara

Place 1 chewy caramel square in the center of each cluster. Bake until the caramel squares are just melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Coarsely chop 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bars and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes total.

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Arrange pecans about 2-inches apart (3 to 4 pecans per candy). Melt caramels in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Or, if using our homemade caramel recipe, when the caramel reaches temperature, use a small Tablespoon cookie scoop and dollop the top of each pecan turtle with caramel.

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How to make homemade turtle candy. In a skillet, toast your pecans by heating them over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop them into small pieces and then drop small piles of chopped pecans onto a parchment lined baking sheet. In a microwave safe bowl, add the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream.

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Instructions. Start by toasting the pecans on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes or on the stovetop over medium heat stirring the pecans occasionally for 3-5 minutes until slightly darkened and the nuts start to smell fragrant and warm. Be careful not to burn them. Let the pecans cool before handling.

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Place your candy thermometer in the pot if you haven't done so already. Don't let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pot, but keep it just off the bottom. Keep stirring and this part will take about 10 minutes or so to complete. Time will vary of course. REDUCE HEAT.

Homemade Candy Turtles The Toasted Pine Nut

How to Make Turtle Candy. PECANS. Place pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or till lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool. Arrange in clusters of 3-4 on silicone liners or parchment paper. CARAMEL. Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a 6-quart pot.

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Place the turtle back on the baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining peanut butter and pecans. Transfer the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) to a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 30 second intervals, stirring very well in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted (about 1 to 1.5 minutes total).

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Add about 2 tablespoons chocolate to the top of each pecan cluster by dolloping it on top and letting it fall down the sides. Optionally add a pinch of sea salt to each Turtle. Allow Turtles to firm up at room temp (will take many hours) or in the fridge or freezer (about 15 minutes) before serving.

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Add the chocolate layer. Let the caramels sit for a bit to harden and then spoon a couple teaspoons of the melted chocolate on top of each turtle. Allow the Turtle Candy to firm up at room temp (this will take many hours) or place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or freezer for 15.) For the best taste and texture, serve the turtles.

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How to make Homemade Chocolate Turtles: Toast Pecans: Use the oven or a skillet to toast the pecans. Chop them and set aside. Make Microwave Caramel: Melt butter in microwave then stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter. Return bowl to microwave and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until about 235 degrees.

Milk Chocolate Turtles By Ms Cocoa

Arrange the Pecans on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet into 34 separate groups that are 2″ - 2 1/2″ wide. Cook the Caramel - In a 5-quart stockpot, add the light brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add in the salt, vanilla, and sweetened, condensed milk.

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Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Working quickly, spoon caramel onto pecan clusters. Let stand until set. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over caramel. If desired, top with flake sea salt.

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Remove and let cool. Heat 1/2 the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Microwave a further 15-30 seconds and stir again until melted and smooth. Drop small amounts of chocolate onto the prepared baking sheets and spread with your spoon to the size of quarters.