Aunt Bill's Brown Candy Recipe
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Aunt Bill's Brown Candy

By: Karen Rodgers  
"Very rich candy, but it's a great keeper. Can be a family candy-making event! You many need a helper to take turns with beating. "

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 5 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds pecan halves or pieces

Directions

  1. Butter a 9x13 inch dish and a medium, heavy saucepan.
  2. In the buttered saucepan, combine 4 cups sugar and the cream. Have ready.
  3. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, pour the remaining 2 cups sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar begins to melt. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook and stir the sugar in the skillet until it is completely melted and light brown. Pour the melted sugar very slowly, in a thin stream, into the lightly simmering cream, stirring constantly (This step may take five minutes, and works best if someone strong pours the melted sugar v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y.)
  4. Heat now, without stirring, to 242 to 248 degrees F (116 to 120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Drop the butter into the foaming mixture and let rest without stirring 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and continue to stir vigorously until mixture loses its gloss, 10 to 15 minutes. Then fold in pecans and quickly turn candy into the prepared 9x13 inch dish. Let cool until just warm and cut in 1 inch pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 114 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 8mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by SHEILAMP 
My mom gave me this recipe last Christmas. I made two batches of the stuff. It's well worth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by SCOTTROTTEN 
This is an old family favorite. It is rich, but less rich than fudge. It makes a nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Erin 
This candy recipe was first published in December 1936 in The Daily Oklahoman in Aunt Susan's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by LovesToCook 
I have had this same recipe for years and everyone loves it. To the person who prefers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by EpeeMom 
We made this every year for Christmas and gave it to neighbors along with fudge and divinity... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by DawnsDone 
Waste of time. The recipe came out as inteneded no problems there but what your essential... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by Cranky Carl 
This has been a traditional Christmas candy in our family for several generations. Our recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by dbnw 
How exciting to see this recipe! My Oklahoma grandmothers made this every Christmas and it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by TANGIRL 
I would rate this more than 5 Stars if I could. This recipe is absolutely worth the extra time... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by Audrey in Oregon 
This is almost identical to my Aunt Echo's caramel fudge recipe which is very old. It's... MORE

 
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