Pecan Filing for Cake aka Pecan Praline Filing

How wonderful to have a recipe from such a lovely Cajun Ma Ma.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crushed pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, milk and pecans until sugar is melted and then add the butter. Continue to cook, stirring constantly and when mixture starts to bubble, it is cooked.

Step 2

Spread between layers of a cool cake. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little evaporated milk.



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