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 Pecan Pralines
Course Snacks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive Time 1 hours
Servings
24 Pralines
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon margarine
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans
Course Snacks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive Time 1 hours
Servings
24 Pralines
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon margarine
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans
Instructions
  1. In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, combine sugars, salt, cream of tartar and water.
  2. Place on medium-high heat and bring to boil. Stirring constantly.
  3. Slowly add margarine and milk alternately in small amounts, ending with margarine.
  4. Stir constantly and be sure it doesn’t stop boiling.
  5. Cook to soft ball stage (236 degrees) without stirring, about 7 minutes.
  6. Remove and allow to cool until lukewarm.
  7. Add vanilla and nuts.
  8. Stir – beat with wooden spoon until thick and loses some glossiness (5 minutes)
  9. Drop in 1 to 2-inch circles on wax paper.
Recipe Notes

From Doris Spann cookbook