PRALINE PECANS

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With pecans so plentiful in Texas, these sweet crunchy nuts have become an expected tradition. Everyone in my family asks me to make them again and again for festive gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, honey and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; do not stir. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add extracts. Cool to lukewarm without stirring., Beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes or until creamy. Stir in pecans until coated. Turn onto waxed paper (mixture will be sticky); separate large clumps. Cool for several hours or until dry and sugary. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.