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                        PECAN PRALINES - DUPREE

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Candies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2       c            Sugar
    1/2   c            Light corn syrup
    1/2   c            Water
  2       c            Pecan halves
    1/4   c            Butter
  1       T            Vanilla

 Heat the sugar, syrup, water, and pecans in a heavy
 saucepan until the sugar is disolved.  Bring the
 mixture to the boil, stirring occasionally, until it
 reaches the soft ball stage (240F).  Remove the
 saucepan from the heat and add butter and vanilla.
    Allow candy to cool.  Whip until the mixture
 gradually changes to an opaque color and becomes
 creamy.  Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a buttered cookie
 sheet and allow to harden. Makes two dozen.
 From Nathalie Dupree's New Southern Cooking
 Nathalie Dupree writes, "Pralines are traditionally
 given as Christmas gifts.  Their sweetness will linger
 in your mouth long after the candy is gone."



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