NEW ORLEANS PECAN PRALINES

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Categories     Nut

Yield 20 pralines

Number Of Ingredients 6

-1 cup light brown sugar
-1 cup white sugar
-1/2 cup evaporated milk
-2 Tablespoons butter
-1 1/4 cups pecan halves
-1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Generously grease a large slab or piece of parchment/waxed paper. 2. In saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter, pecans and vanilla. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees. or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on flat surface. 3. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes. 4. Beat until thickened, then immediately drop by spoonfuls onto prepared surface and let rest until firm and cool.

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