nanny amy's pralines

Name: Nanny Amy's Pralines
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) brown sugar, lightly packed; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) pecans, halved; 1 - candy thermometer; - wax paper

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Stacey Lawson

New Orleans, LA

Updated on Jan 18, 2010

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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Pralines cooling on the counter. These came out perfect.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, halved
1 - candy thermometer
- wax paper

How To Make nanny amy's pralines

Step 1

In 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.

Step 2

Cook on med-low heat until it reaches soft ball stage on candy thermometer about 240 degrees. Remove from heat when temperature is reached.
Step 3

Add vanilla(it will bubble) and pecans. Stir vigorously with tablespoon(not measuring spoon) until it looks shiny about 30 seconds.
Step 4

Quickly spoon out onto wax paper a tablespoon at a time before they begin to harden in pot.
Step 5

Gently move wax paper on counter so that each praline will have a cool spot to continue cooling and easier removal.
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