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Pralines Recipe

	Fireraven / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago Sweet brown sugar and pecan goodness from the south Prep:10m Cook:50m Servings:36	Fireraven
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Ingredients

butter

1 1/2 c sugar

1 1/2 c packed brown sugar

1 c half and half or light cream

3 tbs butter

2 c toasted pecan halves or pieces

Directions

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Combine sugar, brown sugar and half and half in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium hight heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermoter to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium low. Continue to boil at a moderate steady rate, stirring occasionally for 16 to 18 mins or until thermometer regies 234f or soft ball stage. (adjust heat as necessary to maintin a steady boil)

Remove from heat. Add 3 tbs butter; DO NOT STIR. Cool, without stirring, about 30 mins or until thermometer registers 150F.

Remove thermometer from saucepan. Stir in pecans. Beat vigorousle with a clean wooden spoon about 2 mins or just until mixture begin to thicken but is still glossy.

Working quickly, drop praline mixture from a teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Let stand at room temp until firm. Makes 1 3/4 pounds or about 36 pieces.

To Store: Place candy in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temp for up to 1 week.

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lunasea 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Pralines.....*swoooon*.....I love them. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. I'll be making (and eating) these very soon. Yummm - thanks so much. :)

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