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!
PREPARATION TIME:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Swerve Brown
- ¼ cup allulose (or BochaSweet)
- 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:
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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 Facts
Keto Pecan Turtles Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 turtles)
Calories 242Calories from Fat 215
% Daily Value*
Fat 23.9g37%
Carbohydrates 6.6g2%
Fiber 3.6g14%
Protein 2.4g5%
