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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."
