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John's Orange Praline Pecans

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"I created this recipe to mimic a praline I swiped from my brother. This is a not-too-grainy, not-too-creamy praline with a hint of orange flavor." — SUSANRN4KIDS

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Original recipe makes 12 large pralines Change Servings

1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces

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Directions

Line 12 muffin cups with square sheets of waxed paper.
Heat white sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and frozen orange juice concentrate together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir vanilla extract into the sugar mixture. Fold pecan pieces through the mixture. Cook without stirring until the mixture reaches a temperature of 235 degrees F (113 degrees C), 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat immediately.
Stir candy mixture until it begins to turn opaque and stiff but can still be spooned easily; spoon into prepared muffin cups.
Cool pralines completely before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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Cook's Note:
This recipe can also be use to drop patties of pecan pralines directly onto a sheet of waxed paper.

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Nutrition

Calories
280 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
40 g
13%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
13.4 g
21%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
2.1 g
4%

Sodium
37 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

John's Orange Praline Pecans

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 280
Calories from Fat: 121

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.4g 21 %
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 37mg 1 %
Potassium 154mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 40g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 2.1g 4 %
Sugars 38.4g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.