Pecan Pralines
Pecan Pralines – our favorite candy from the deep South.
Pecan Pralines
Pecan Pralines – our favorite candy from the deep South.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: varies
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces (1 stick) butter
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Combine butter, milk and sugar in a heavy 5 quart pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils then stir continuously until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage. Do not cook over high heat.
- Remove pot from heat and let cool a bit while stirring until mixture is loses the glossy appearance.
- Add pecans and stir until mixture starts to thicken.
- Drop by spoonful onto wax paper.
Notes
Don’t make pralines on a very humid day as humidity will cause pralines to become sugary.
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