nanny amy's pralines
(2 ratings)
Growing up my Nanny Amy always made these great pralines at Christmas time. When I got older I took up the task of making them. They are so delicious and you don't even need to come to New Orleans to get them.
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(2 ratings)
yield
10 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For nanny amy's pralines
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1 cbrown sugar, lightly packed
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1 cgranulated sugar
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1/2 cevaporated milk
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1 Tbspvanilla extract
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2 cpecans, halved
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1candy thermometer
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wax paper
How To Make nanny amy's pralines
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1In a heavy sauce pan combine both sugars and evaporated milk. Insert thermometer but don't allow to touch bottom of pot. Line counter top with a sheet of wax paper about 24 in.
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2Cook on med-low heat until it reaches soft ball stage on candy thermometer about 240 degrees. Remove from heat when temperature is reached.
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3Add vanilla(it will bubble) and pecans. Stir vigorously with tablespoon(not measuring spoon) until it looks shiny about 30 seconds.
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4Quickly spoon out onto wax paper a tablespoon at a time before they begin to harden in pot.
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5Gently move wax paper on counter so that each praline will have a cool spot to continue cooling and easier removal.
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