Pralines

Name: Pralines
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters light corn syrup; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 473 milliliters packed light brown sugar; 296 milliliters milk; 156 grams 1/2 cups pecan halves; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Pralines might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 18 servings with 220 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up corn syrup, granulated sugar, pecan halves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, corn syrup and salt to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered about 15 minutes, without stirring, to 236°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Cool about 1 hour, without stirring, until saucepan is cool to the touch.

Ingredients you will need

Granulated Sugar

Brown Sugar

Corn Syrup

Candy

Water

Milk

Salt

Equipment you will use

Candy Thermometer

Sauce Pan

Add vanilla and pecan halves. Beat with spoon about 1 minute or until mixture is slightly thickened and just coats pecans but does not lose its gloss. On waxed paper, drop mixture by spoonfuls, dividing pecans equally.

Ingredients you will need

Pecans