Anyone that knows me knows I LOVE and make The Best Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters. Just the combination of the pecan clusters mixed with creamy caramel and chocolate and a light sprinkling of coarse salt makes me shudder with anticipation just thinking about it!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 stick butter butter
- 1 packed cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 12 ounce package milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening
How to Make Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
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In a large skillet, toast the pecans over medium high heart for a few minutes.
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Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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Arrange the toasted pecans in groups of 3 leaving about an inch of space between each group. Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir continuously until it reaches 235-240F on a candy thermometer.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
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Drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon of caramel over each cluster, set aside.
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Fill a pot about 1/4 of the way with water, and fit with a bowl that wont touch the bottom of the pot to create a double boiler.
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Heat the pot over medium heat.
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After letting it heat up for a few minutes, start to stir the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and smooth.
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Stir in the shortening and spoon about 1/2 tablespoon on the top of each cluster.
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Once the chocolate has cooled serve immediately or store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of clusters.
