Pecan Pralines
Servings Prep Time
24Pralines 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10minutes 1hours
Servings Prep Time
24Pralines 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10minutes 1hours
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4cup sugar
  • 3/4cup brown sugarpacked
  • 1/4teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 1/4cup water
  • 2tablespoon margarine
  • 3/4cup evaporated milk
  • 1teaspoon vanilla
  • 1cup pecans
Instructions
  1. In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, combine sugars, salt, cream of tartar and water.
  2. Place on medium-high heat and bring to boil. Stirring constantly.
  3. Slowly add margarine and milk alternately in small amounts, ending with margarine.
  4. Stir constantly and be sure it doesn’t stop boiling.
  5. Cook to soft ball stage (236 degrees) without stirring, about 7 minutes.
  6. Remove and allow to cool until lukewarm.
  7. Add vanilla and nuts.
  8. Stir – beat with wooden spoon until thick and loses some glossiness (5 minutes)
  9. Drop in 1 to 2-inch circles on wax paper.
Recipe Notes

From Doris Spann cookbook