Pralines

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp dark corn syrup
• 1 c evaporated milk
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c pecan halves

Preparation

Step 1

1
Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan

2
Put the sugars, salt, corn syrup, milk, and butter in saucepan.
Over medium heat, stir mixture constantly with a wooden spoon until sugars have dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.

3
Continue to cook to a soft ball stage, approximately 236 degrees F on a candy thermometer. (If you do a cold water test, drizzle a drop of candy into a glass of cold water, the ball of candy will flatten between your fingers when you take it out of the water.)

4
Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 8 minutes.

5
Add the vanilla and nuts, and beat with a spoon by hand for approximately 2 minutes or until candy is slightly thick and begins to lose its gloss.

6
Quickly drop heaping tablespoons onto waxed paper.
If the candy becomes stiff, add a few drops of hot water.