Southern Pralines

Name: Southern Pralines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 3 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

about 3-1/2 dozen

This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with this candy.

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Ingredients

3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 230° (thread stage), stirring occasionally.
Carefully stir in pecans and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until candy thickens and begins to lose its gloss, about 4-5 minutes.
Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; spread to form 2-in. patties. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Candy Thermometers

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 121 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Southern Pralines

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