Pecan Recipes

Pecan Pralines

Ingredients:

* 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/4 cup evaporated milk
* 2 cups pecan pieces and halves
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut in pieces

Preparation:
Combine sugar, milk, and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball consistency (235°).Remove from heat; stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter. Immediately drop by tablespoons onto wax paper.

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