Praline Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of praline syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Pecans toasted in butter and cooked with dark brown sugar until it smells like caramel give this syrup the flavor of a Southern praline candy, made for lattes.

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 15 min

Total 35 min

Servings 10

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter
¾ cup (85.0 g)chopped pecans
1.0 cup (213.0 g)dark brown sugar, packed
1 ¼ cups (300.0 ml)water
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the pecans and toast, stirring, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the brown sugar and stir for about 1 minute, until it melts into the butter and smells like caramel.
Carefully pour in the water (it will bubble up) and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the pecans, then stir in the vanilla and salt.
Cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

The butter can firm up in the fridge: shake well or warm the bottle in hot water for a minute.
Chop a few of the strained candied pecans to sprinkle over the whipped cream on a praline latte.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make praline syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups (10 servings).

How should I store praline syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before using.

Can I make praline syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Pecans toasted in butter and cooked with dark brown sugar until it smells like caramel give this syrup the flavor of a Southern praline candy, made for lattes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

102 Calories / serving

2.3g Fat

20.9g Carbs

0.0g Protein

20.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~1020 cal · 23g fat · 209g carbs · 0g protein · 207g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 102 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 14 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 14 min
Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 17 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 24 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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