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Ingredients
| light brown sugar: 1 lb |
| salt: 1/8 tsp |
| evaporated milk: 3/4 cup |
| salted butter: 1 Tbl |
| pecans: 2 cups (halves) |
Creamy Pralines
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
2 serving(s)
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- Mix the sugar, salt, milk and butter in a heavy pot.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the pecans and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until it reaches the soft ball stage (234 to 240 degrees on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat.
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then stir rapidly until the mixture begins to thicken and lightly coats the pecans.
- Drop by tablespoons onto wax or parchment paper.
- When the pralines have cooled, gently lift from the surface with a knife and store in an airtight container.