Pralines Recipe - Cooking Index
Pralines Recipe - Cooking Index
| 4 cups | 792g / 27oz | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | 80g / 2.8oz | Light brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | 118ml | Water |
| 1 cup | 237ml | Evaporated milk |
| 1 | Butter | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Salt |
| 4 cups | 948ml | Pecan pieces |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5ml | Vanilla extract |
Mix the sugar, brown sugar, water, evaporated milk, butter, and salt in a medium-size heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
When the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until a soft ball forms when a small amount of the mixture is dropped into cold water.
Add the pecans and cook for 4 more minutes. Remove from the heat and beat in the vanilla for 1 minute, then drop about 2 tablespoonfuls at a time onto a buttered platter or waxed paper.
Let the pralines harden, then store in a tightly covered container in a cool place. Makes about 40 pralines.
Lagniappe: Pralines will easily keep a week without any loss of texture or flavor. Do not freeze. An excellent candy or dessert.
Source:
Cajun Country Recipes
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