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Yummy Pecan Pralines

By: SARATHERESA  
"Pecans are cooked to the soft ball stage with brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk and butter and then beaten and poured on a slab to firm up in these sweet, chewy candies."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 pralines
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Generously grease a large slab or baking sheet.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter, pecans and vanilla. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
  3. Beat until thickened, then pour immediately onto prepared surface and let rest until firm and completely cool before cutting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 137 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2003 by JANE16 
These pralines are easy and quick, and the texture is good. Unfortunately, the evaporated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Robyn 
Melt-in-your mouth yummy! And so easy to make. I will add more pecans next time. I will also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by PEACHES1980 
This recipe was quick and easy. I added more pecans and I also used a tablespoon to drop the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by LORIKAE 
These were excellent and have gotten rave reviews from everyone who has tried them. I did make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2002 by WOODZZY 
This recipe is impossible to double---beating at the end is too difficult. The ratio of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2002 by MOM58 
This is a great recipe. It has been around for years and is a favorite in my family. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Jean Caston-Goss 
My kids are LOVIN' them. I use 1 1/2 cup white to 1/2 cup brown sugar and right before I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by soccerchik 
These tasted exactly how i remember them as a little kid! They are excelent. I added 2 cups of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by MONAH1 
This recipe was great!! I have been making pralines for 20 yrs and have always sit and stir... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by Tamyioni 
Because I was so used to making peanut butter candy, it was really hard to tell when this... MORE

 
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