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panocha (pan-new-chi)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Karen Smith
grandview, MO

Every Christmas that I can remember, my mom made this candy. Its extremely rich but oh-so-good! I think she said it was an italian candy recipe.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For panocha (pan-new-chi)

  • 2 1/2 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter or marg.
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    pecans chopped

How To Make panocha (pan-new-chi)

  • 1
    Combine sugar, salt, corn syrup, butter and milk; cook on low heat till sugar dissolves to softball stage (238 degrees). Cool at room temperature, without stirring, till lukewarm (110 degrees).
  • 2
    Add Vanilla and beat until mixture holds its shape. Add nuts.
  • 3
    Quickly spread into a butter greased plate. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Makes approximately 24 pieces.

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