HOMEMADE TURTLE CANDY RECIPE
These homemade turtle candies combine toasted pecans, soft caramel, and smooth semisweet chocolate for a delicious candy-shop-style treat. They're easy to prepare and perfect for holidays, parties, or homemade gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves approximately 200 grams
- 11 ounces soft caramel candies unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Spread the pecans on a separate baking sheet and toast for six to eight minutes. Allow them to cool completely.
- Arrange four pecan halves into each of 24 small clusters on the parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Combine the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue heating in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Spoon approximately two teaspoons of melted caramel over the center of each pecan cluster. Allow the caramel to firm up for ten minutes.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Spoon two to three teaspoons of chocolate over each cluster, distributing the chocolate evenly. Leave the ends of the pecans visible.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Refrigerate for 15 to 25 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Remove from the parchment paper and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh pecan halves for the best flavor.
- Don't overheat the caramel or chocolate.
- Chocolate melting wafers may be substituted for chopped semisweet chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze the finished candies for up to two months.
- The recipe makes approximately 24 pieces, depending on the size of the pecans and the amount of caramel used.