Yummy Pecan Pralines Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Mardi Gras Recipes. (Yummy Pecan Pralines Recipe). Pecans are cooked to the soft ball stage with brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk and butter and then beaten and poured on a slab to firm up in these sweet, chewy candies.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 pralines

Yummy Pecan Pralines Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

½ cup evaporated milk

2 tablespoons butter

1 ¼ cups pecan halves

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Step 1

Generously grease a large slab or baking sheet.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat combine brown sugar white sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter pecans and vanilla. Heat without stirring to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.

Step 3

Beat until thickened then pour immediately onto prepared surface and let rest until firm and completely cool before cutting.

Nutritional Information

Yummy Pecan Pralines Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 145.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 22.4g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 21.6g

Fat: 6.5g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 4.9mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 53.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 2.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 30.7mg 3%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 10.7mg 4%

Potassium: 62mg 2%

Sodium: 17.9mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 58.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.