-Waldine Van Geffen VGHC42A
2 c Pecan Halves
3 c Granulated Sugar, Divided
1 c Evaporated Milk
1/4 ts Salt
3 tb Butter
2 ts Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 c Broken Pecan Pieces
Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350° and toast for
5 minutes. Cool and set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, melt 1 C sugar
over low heat. Meanwhile, place remaining sugar and milk in a large
saucepan and cook until almost boiling. Add melted sugar, stirring
constantly. Cook to 238° on a candy thermometer or until a little of the
mixture forms a firm but soft ball when dropped into cold water. Remove
from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir until mixture begins to
thicken. Drop by tablespoons onto aluminum foil and let set. Peel off foil
and store pralines in a covered container.
