PANOCHA

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Provided by MrsNestleroad

Categories Candy

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup broken pecan pieces

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.8, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 80.2, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 64, Protein 1.5