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Ingredients
| pecans (chopped): 3 cups |
| granulated sugar: 3 cups |
| 2% milk: 1 1/2 cups |
| light corn syrup: 1/4 cup |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl |
| vanilla extract: 1 Tbl |
Creole Pralines
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
5 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
40 serving(s)
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- Place pecans, sugar, milk, and syrup in heavy pan and mix well.
- Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
- Cover and cook 2-3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan; uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234-236 degrees F).
- Remove pan from heat; add butter but do not stir.
- Cool mixture to lukewarm (about 110 degrees), then add vanilla.
- Beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and thickened.
- QUICKLY drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.