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Aunt Bills Brown Candy Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Peetabear / All my dishes 12 months ago I don't know who Bill's Aunt is but I would sure like her to adopt me....LOL....the comments on this recipe are ...A cross between fudge and pecan praline, this soft, nutty, and somewhat crumbly southern delight is the ideal holiday treat. Yum!!! t... More Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:30	Peetabear
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Ingredients

3 cups sugar, divided

1 cup half and half

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pound pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)

Directions

Butter 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine 2 cups sugar and half and half in heavy large saucepan. Stir occasionally over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Bring remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; continue boiling without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing sides of pan with wet brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes.

Immediately pour caramel syrup into half and half mixture in large saucepan (mixture will bubble). Stir constantly over medium-low heat until caramel dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to medium. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture registers 244°F, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir in baking soda (mixture will foam slightly). Add butter and stir to melt. Let stand without stirring until mixture cools to 160°F, about 20 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Using large wooden spoon, stir constantly until candy begins to thicken and loses its gloss, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in nuts (candy will be very stiff). Scrape candy into prepared pan. Using wet fingertips, press candy firmly into pan. Cool completely, then cut into 30 squares

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Comments

divaliscious 12 months ago said:
Wow - this sounds really cool - my sort of naughty candy when I want to be bad...I dont know who Bill is even - and as you say - I agree with you - his Aunt sounds like a cool lady too!

dragonwings647 12 months ago said:
Oh yah, That ought to fill that sweet tooth. Sounds delicious. Grat post. Thanks

elgab89 12 months ago said:
Oh, yeah! Bill's Aunt knows how to cook!

jett2whit 12 months ago said:
Mmmmmm - I love Aunt Bill!!

taylorsue82 12 months ago said:
Oh wow this is a must try soon.

momo_55grandma 1 month, 1 week ago said:
Aunt Bills specialty is delicous thanks great post

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