Certainly! Chocolate pecan turtle clusters are a delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, pecans, and caramel. Here’s a simple recipe for making chocolate pecan turtle clusters:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange the pecan halves in small clusters on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This will help it thicken slightly and develop a caramel-like consistency.
- Spoon the caramel mixture over each pecan cluster on the baking sheet. Be careful as the caramel will be hot.
- Bake the pecan clusters in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and slightly darkened.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the clusters cool on the sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel and pecan clusters.
- Optional: Sprinkle a bit of sea salt over the chocolate while it’s still melted for a delicious sweet and salty combination.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before removing the clusters from the baking sheet.
- Once set, carefully peel the clusters off the parchment paper and store in an airtight container.
Enjoy these delightful chocolate pecan turtle clusters as a sweet treat or share them with friends and family
