Della’s Pecan Pralines III
2002-11-20- Course: Cakes & Candy
- Yield : 24 servings
- Servings : 24 servings
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 20m
- Ready In : 30m
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I gave this recipe to my friend 30 years ago and she still makes these today. These are just wonderful for holiday eating or filling candy tins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (1/2 dark, 1/2 light)
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp light Karo Syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces or halves
Directions
Step 1
In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, mix sugar, salt, milk and Karo syrup.
Step 2
Cook to the soft ball stage over medium heat. Soft ball stage has a temperature between 234 and 238 degrees. Without a candy thermometer you can judge the stage when the candy mixture dropped in cold water has a soft texture and will stick together in a ball when rolled between your fingers.
Step 3
Add the butter and vanilla. Remove off heat and beat until cool.
Step 4
Stir in the pecans and then drop by tablespoon onto wax paper. When firm, store in a closed container. Makes approximately 2 dozen pralines.
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