kathy's new orleans style pralines

Name: Kathy's New Orleans Style Pralines
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 cup(s) evaporated milk; 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) pecan halves

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Kathy Sterling

Cypress, TX

Updated on Nov 13, 2010

This is my favorite Pralines recipe that I make every holiday. I usually double the batch and they are gone in no time. Enjoy!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

How To Make kathy's new orleans style pralines

Step 1

Combine sugars and milk in a medium saucepan and heat on low, stirring constantly until sugars are dissolved. Once they are dissoved, then bring to a full boil.

Step 2

Lower heat and cook to 234 degrees and then remove pan from heat.
Step 3

Add butter and vanilla to mixture, do not stir.
Step 4

Cool to 200 degrees and add pecan halves.
Step 5

Beat by hand until creamy and candy holds its shape.
Step 6

Drop by large spoonfuls on waxed paper or a buttered surface.
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