SOUTHERN PECAN CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Unlike traditional pralines, this recipe is spread in a pan, then cut into squares. It is loaded with pecans and has the same sweet taste as pralines. The candy was in my mother's recipe collection and dates back to 1941.—June Moffett, Santa Ana, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 55 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook 1 cup sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, combine cream and remaining sugar. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage). Transfer to a large bowl; stir in butter and baking soda. Cool until mixture reaches 110°., Add vanilla. Beat until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool completely. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil. Store candy in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, FatContent 12g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 8mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 20mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.
SOUTHERN PECAN CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Unlike traditional pralines, this recipe is spread in a pan, then cut into squares. It is loaded with pecans and has the same sweet taste as pralines. The candy was in my mother's recipe collection and dates back to 1941.—June Moffett, Santa Ana, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 55 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook 1 cup sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, combine cream and remaining sugar. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage). Transfer to a large bowl; stir in butter and baking soda. Cool until mixture reaches 110°., Add vanilla. Beat until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool completely. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil. Store candy in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, FatContent 12g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 8mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 20mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.
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