Texas Pecan Pralines

 

Candy making takes time and patience. but the result is something much more satisfying than anything you could purchase. Texas Pecan Pralines are rich, brilliantly sweet and satisfyingly decadent.

 
 
Texas Pecan Pralines
 
 

Elements

3 C Pecan Halves

2 C Organic Cane Sugar

2 C Organic Brown Cane Sugar

6 T Organic Light Corn Syrup

1 T Salted Butter

2 Tsp Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla

2/3 C Whole or 2% Milk


Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and stir well.

  2. Turn stove to medium-high heat and add a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan.

  3. Bring mixture to a hard boil, stirring frequently, until the candy thermometer reaches 234° Fahrenheit - just under the "soft ball" line.

  4. Remove from heat and vigorously stir for 5 - 7 minutes; mixture will go from boiling to glossy to translucent.

  5. Once you see the mixture begin to lose it's glossy appearance, immediately ladle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; it'll take two.

  6. As the pralines cool, they will become more of a hardened candy. If they remain glossy and chewy, they did not reach 234° Fahrenheit.

Please remember to be very careful as boiling sugar is one of the most painful kitchen wounds you can fall victim to; always wear protective mitts when stirring boiling sugar.

 
 

xo, Melissa

 
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