Aunt Bills Brown Candy
From peetabear 15 years ago
- 30 minutes to make
- Serves 30
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. Read more Yum!!! the recipe, comment and photo are from Bon Appétit | December 2008 See less
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar, divided shopping list
- 1 cup half and half shopping list
- 1/4 cup water shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda shopping list
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract shopping list
- 1 pound pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups) shopping list
How to make it
- 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
The Rating
Reviewed by 11 people-
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!
divaliscious
in Dutchess County loved it
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Oh yah, That ought to fill that sweet tooth. Sounds delicious. Grat post. Thanks
dragonwings647
in Duchesne loved it
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Oh, yeah! Bill's Aunt knows how to cook!
elgab89
in Toronto loved it
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