New Orleans Pralines
- 1 lb. light brown sugar
- 1 (6 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. pecan halves
- Mix sugar, evaporated milk and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 238u0b0 on candy thermometer, or until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when tested in very cold water.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter, do not stir.
- Cool to lukewarm (110u0b0 on thermometer).
- Add vanilla and beat until creamy.
- Stir in pecans.
- Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Shape with a spoon into 2 1/2-inch circles, spreading pecans. Allow to remain undisturbed until the pralines are firm and sugared.
- Makes 1 1/2 pounds candy.
light brown sugar, milk, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla, pecan halves
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=518271 (may not work)