Pecan Pralines
4 SERVINGS
Ingredients:
1 cup Brown sugar
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar
1 cup Pecan pieces
2 tablespoons Butter
1/2 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Pinch Salt
Method:
Combine the sugars, salt, cream, and cream of tartar in a heavy pan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves, wiping the crystals from the sides of the pan with a rubber spatula.
Over medium heat, cook for 15 minutes or until mixture reaches the softball stage, 234°F–240°F (112.5–115°C), on a candy thermometer.
Add the pecans. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add the butter, vanilla, and salt.
Beat until the mixture looks creamy around edges of pan (this happens very quickly but if you need to speed the process, put saucepan in cold water while beating).
Drop the candy from a spoon onto waxed paper or baking parchment.
When cool, remove from the paper, or when the pralines cool and get firm, cut the waxed paper between each one and wrap individually.
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