Preparation Steps

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• In a large skillet, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook without stirring until it turns a light amber color. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up.
• Add pecan halves and stir quickly to coat them evenly with the caramel mixture.
  1 cup Pecan Halves
• Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Separate them as much as possible to prevent clumping.
• Let the praline pecans cool completely before breaking them apart and enjoying.