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Microwave Pralines Recipe

These are a big hit with the people we give them to at Christmas. Making candy has never been more simple!—Linda Starlin, St. Johns, Michigan

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Diabetic Friendly

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Microwave Pralines Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + standing

Yield: 24 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave-safe 2-qt. bowl, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring after each minute.
Add pecans and vanilla; stir just until mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Flatten slightly. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 128 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Microwave Pralines in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p122