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Pecan pralines - a favorite candy treat
of many southerners!
Pecan Pralines
- 2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Line a baking sheet with lightly buttered
waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy saucepan combine sugar,
syrup, water, and pecans and cook over medium low heat. Stir
until the sugar dissolves, cover with a lid briefly to get any
sugar crystals off the sides of the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring
constantly, and cook to the soft ball stage (240°F / 115°C)
or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft
ball that flattens when removed from the water.
- Add the butter; let cool to room temperature,
without stirring.
- Beat with a heavy wooden spoon until it
starts to thicken; add the vanilla and continue to beat until
candy gradually changes to an opaque color and becomes creamy.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking
sheet. Let sit at room temperature to harden. Store in tightly
covered container at room temperature.
Makes about 2 dozen candies.
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