MAPLE PRALINES

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This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love for making maple syrup. When I was in college, my mother would send me a package of her pralines during sugaring season. They were so popular with my friends, I barely managed to tuck away a few for myself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a heavy 1-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, cream and syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat. Add butter; do not stir. Cool, without stirring, to 160°. Stir in pecans. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken but is still glossy. Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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