Turtle candy has been a traditional candy Made around the Holidays for many generations. I used to love being asked to help when I was young. Now I am lucky enough to be able to make these myself. Today, you can easily purchase a package of Turtle candy in many local stores.
However, they have gotten so commercialized that they no longer resemble turtles, they are just a glob of nuts, caramel and chocolate.
The best turtle candy is the one that comes out looking like a turtle and tasting fresh. The Turtle would have a smooth center, crunchy legs, and the chocolate shell on top. This recipe is so easy to follow, actually really easy to make, just takes a little effort to get the Turtles to look like turtles.
The effort is so worth it, if you can get the younger ones to help you. They can set the pecans up the way they should be so you just have to add the caramel and chocolate.
What is Turtle Candy?
It is a seriously rich treat with gooey caramel, chocolate and nuts or pretzels. They are generally made in a way that they resemble the shape of a turtle.
Can I use other nuts?
If you do not have pecans handy, you could definitely use almonds or even macadamia nuts. Cashews could be used, however, cashews have a slightly bitter taste to them, which would ultimately be evened out with the sweetness of the caramel and the chocolate.
How do I store these candies?
The candy can be kept in an airtight container and left on the counter. They can also be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Just know that if kept in the refrigerator, they will not have ooey gooey caramel. The caramel will stiffen up with the cold refrigerated temperatures.
Ingredients:
64 Pecan Halves, this will make 16 Turtles
11 ounces of baking caramel
1 bag SemiSweet Chocolate Chips
How to make Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel:
Step 1. Cover a baking tray with parchment paper
Step 2. Lay the Pecan halves in an ‘X’ shape, using 4 pecan halves per X
Step 3. Be sure to leave room in between each
Step 4. Place the caramels into a microwave safe bowl with 1 tsp of water added
Step 5. Heat on 30 second intervals stirring between each cycle, until the caramels have softened enough to spoon some out
Step 6. Using a spoon, Pour some of the melted caramel directly over the center where the 4 pecans connect in the center
Step 7. Repeat until all have a spoon of caramel on the center
Step 8. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second intervals stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted
Step 9. Spoon some of the melted Chocolate over the caramel in the center of each ‘turtle’.
Step 10. The tray can be placed into the freezer to harden before serving.
Homemade Turtle Candy with Pecans and Caramel
Turtle candy has been a traditional candy Made around the Holidays for many generations. I used to love being asked to help when I was young.
Ingredients
- 64 Pecan Halves, this will make 16 Turtles
- 11 ounces of baking caramel
- 1 bag SemiSweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
1. Cover a baking tray with parchment paper
2. Lay the Pecan halves in an ‘X’ shape, using 4 pecan halves per X
3. Be sure to leave room in between each
4. Place the caramels into a microwave safe bowl with 1 tsp of water added
5. Heat on 30 second intervals stirring between each cycle, until the caramels have softened enough to spoon some out
6. Using a spoon, Pour some of the melted caramel directly over the center where the 4 pecans connect in the center
7. Repeat until all have a spoon of caramel on the center
8. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second intervals stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted
9. Spoon some of the melted Chocolate over the caramel in the center of each ‘turtle’.
10. The tray can be placed into the freezer to harden before serving.
Notes
What is Turtle Candy?
It is a seriously rich treat with gooey caramel, chocolate and nuts or pretzels. They are generally made in a way that they resemble the shape of a turtle.
Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 59Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 9mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 1g
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