Making homemade turtle candies is a fun and delicious project. There are a few different approaches you can take, from a quick and easy method using store-bought caramels to a slightly more involved recipe with homemade caramel. Here’s a breakdown of the common ingredients and methods:
Ingredients
The basic ingredients for turtle candies are always the same:
- Pecans: Use pecan halves. Toasting them beforehand enhances their flavor.Caramel: This can be either a bag of soft, store-bought caramel squares (like Kraft) or a homemade caramel recipe.
Chocolate: You can use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melting wafers, or chopped chocolate bars.
