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Pralines are one of the favorite sweets of the South, particularly Louisiana and Texas. Anyone who has ever visited New Orleans
will remember the wonderful pralines that are for sale all over the city. This is a
very easy candy to prepare!
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Candy Recipes. Check here for information about
Candy Thermometer and Candy Temperatures.
Pecan Pralines Recipe
Recipe Type:
Candy,
Pecans
Cuisine:
Southern
Yields: 36 small or 20 large pralines
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients:
2 cups granulated
sugar
2 cups firmly-packed light or dark brown sugar*
1 cup
evaporated milk
2 cups pecan halves
* The type of brown
sugar used will determine the color of the pralines.
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, brown, sugar, and evaporated milk; cook, stirring constantly until the
thermometer reaches 236 degrees F. or when a small amount of sugar mixture
dropped into very cold water separates into hard but not brittle threads. Immediately remove thermometer and remove sugar mixture from heat; set saucepan
in a large pan of cold water to cool.
 This
is the type of cooking thermometer that I prefer and use in my cooking. I get many readers
asking what cooking thermometer that I prefer and use in my cooking and baking. I, personally, use the
Thermapen Thermometer shown in the photo on the right. Originally designed for professional users, the
Super-Fast Thermapen Thermometer is used by chefs all over the world. To learn more about this excellent
thermometer and to also purchase one (if you desire), just click on the underlined:
Thermapen Thermometer.
Butter a large sheet of wax paper; set aside.
When sugar mixture has almost cooled, beat with a
spoon 1 minute or until it begins to lose it gloss.
Immediately stir in pecans
and drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared buttered wax paper.
NOTE: Work
quickly before mixture sets. If it thicken up, just place pan back on low heat
to re-soften.
When pralines cool and have become firm, wrap
individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store in a covered container.
Makes 36 small or 20 large pralines.
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