Pecan Pralines

Pecan Pralines

Ingredients :
- 1-1/2 c sugar -
- 1-1/2 c firmly packed golden brown sugar -
- 1 c evaporated milk OR heavy cream -
- 3 1/2 cups pecan halves -

How to Prepare :
1. Line two large baking sheets with waxed paper. Combine the first three ingredients in a heavy saucepain. Stir over medium heat until the mixture boils. Cook until the thermometer registers 228 to 230 degrees F, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in the butter and pecans. Cook until the syip reaches soft ball stage (when a few drops of the mixture forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water). Beat for 1 minute.

2. Immediately drop the praline mixture by heaping tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. Let pralines stand until set about 1-2 hrs. When cool, remove from wax paper. Wrap each praline separately in wax paper and store in air-tight containers.


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