Pecan Turtles KETO (Carolyn)

 

These Keto Turtles are the stuff of dreams. With toasted pecans, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, these sugar-free nut clusters are as good as the original. Be prepared to fight with your loved ones for the last one!

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Prep Time15minutes minutes

Cook Time20minutes minutes

Chill time1hour hour

Total Time35minutes minutes

Servings24 candies

Calories242kcal

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup Swerve Brown
• ¼ cup allulose (or Bocha Sweet)
• 5 tablespoon butter divided
• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ tsp xanthan gum
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 4 ounces sugar free dark chocolate chopped
• More sea salt for sprinkling, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweeteners and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Bring to a boil and cook 2 to 4 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn't burn. Remove from heat and add the cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. 
• Sprinkle the surface with xanthan gum and whisk to combine. Whisk in the salt. Let the caramel cool until thickened but still pourable, 30 to 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Spread the pecans out on the mat in a single layer and bake 7 to 10 minutes, until toasted. Arrange the pecans in clusters of 3 or 4, making about 24 clusters. (If your pecans are large, use only 3 per cluster).
• Drizzle a few teaspoons of caramel over each pecan cluster, making sure some caramel is touching each of the pecans. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer to set the caramel.
• In a small bowl set over a bowl of barely simmering water, combine the chocolate and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir until melted and smooth, then drizzle over the chilled clusters.
• Sprinkle with sea salt if desired, and let set. 

Notes:

Storage Information: Store these keto candies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days (unless you live in a very hot climate!). You can also store them in the fridge for up to 10 days, and in the freezer for several months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2turtles | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 23.9g | Fiber: 3.6g

By Carolyn Ketchum of All Day I Dream About Food

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