Pecan Pralines

Contributed byDorothy Bowser
Pecan pralines on a white plate. Candied pecans have a glossy, textured surface.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup cane sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 3 cup pecans, coarsely broken
  • 1 pinch salt
Yield: 35 Pralines
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Instructions

Combine the sugars, water and vinegar and cook to 236°, stirring occasionally. Remove from fire. Add butter and nuts and beat until the mixture starts to thicken. Quickly drop from spoon onto waxed paper, using a second spoon to scrape the patty off the measuring spoon. Cool and wrap in waxed paper if it is desired to store for any length of time. Makes about 35 pralines. 

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