Best Panocha Recipes

PANOCHA

Steps:

• In a medium-sized heavy saucepan combine sugar, cream, and salt and cook over low heat, covered, for 3 minutes.
• Remove lid and continue cooking over low heat (do not stir) until the mixture registers 234 degrees F on candy thermometer.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in butter.
• Then cool mixture to 110 degrees F by placing pan in another pan of cold water, changing water several times until candy registers 110 degrees F.
• Beat candy until it's very smooth and creamy.
• Stir in vanilla and pecans.
• Pour into buttered pan and cut into squares when cool.

PANOCHA WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water and salt in 3 quart sauce pan.
• Slowly bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
• Boil slowly to 246 degrees Farenheit (firm ball stage) Remove from heat.
• Add vanilla and walnut halves, stir until nuts are coated, then keep stirring, until the syrup crystallizes and turns "sugary". At this point they should not be sticky at all, but rather dry-looking.
• Dump out on waxed paper or foil and QUICKLY separate nuts using two forks.
• I usually have someone else work with me on this step.
• Let cool thoroughly before storing in a tightly covered container.

PANOCHA RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients expect vanilla in large saucepan stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture boils. Cook stirring constantly until temperature reaches 238 on a candy thermometer or to soft ball stage. Remove from heat and cool to 110 degrees. Add vanilla. Beat until mixture loses it's gloss and begins to set then quickly stir in nuts. Quickly pour into 8 x 8 inch pan and cool. Cut into squares.

PANOCHA

Steps:

• 1) Combine both flours together. 2) Bring 10 cups water to a boil and add piloncio to dissolve 3) Caramelize sugar over low heat and add 1 1/2 cups water to caramelized sugar 4) Add both sugar mixtures to flour mixture and stir well until all lumps are removed.Continue stirring constantly 5) Add 4 cups boiling water to flour mixture and cook over low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently. 6) Remove from heat and place in coffee cans. cover with aluminum foil and place in 450 degree oven for 30 minutes. Lower to 250 degrees for 3 hours. NOTES: if not sweet enough at first cooking (stove top stage) add 2-3 cups brown sugar (or to taste) Flour is always on a 1:1 basis Puncture aluminumfoil when placing in oven

PANOCHA (PAN-NEW-CHI)

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, salt, corn syrup, butter and milk; cook on low heat till sugar dissolves to softball stage (238 degrees). Cool at room temperature, without stirring, till lukewarm (110 degrees).
• 2. Add Vanilla and beat until mixture holds its shape. Add nuts.
• 3. Quickly spread into a butter greased plate. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Makes approximately 24 pieces.

MOM'S PANOCHA NUT ROLL

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup and evaporated milk.
• Cook over medium/medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches soft ball stage, 235-240ºF (112-116ºC). (Soft-ball stage is when a small amount of sugar syrup is dropped into very cold water and it forms a ball that does not hold its shape when pressed with your fingers.)
• Cool room temperature, without stirring, until lukewarm.
• Use a heavy duty wooden spoon to beat the mixture until it holds it's shape.
• Knead cooled mixture until firm, keeping hands well greased.
• Divide mixture in half; shape into two logs/rolls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. (Roll on a lightly greased board or greased cookie sheet.)
• Roll logs in pecans, pressing nutmeats firmly into candy.
• Wrap each log individually in aluminum foil or waxed paper; chill.
• Slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Store in airtight container.

PANOCHA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.
• Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.