original pecan pralines

Name: Original Pecan Pralines
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/4 cup(s) water; 2 1/2 cup(s) mixed pecan pieces,and halves; 1 tablespoon(s) butter

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Gail Welch

Carthage, TX

Updated on Jun 26, 2011

These were a favorite of my mother-in-law. However, she never could make these without burning them so she would buy the ingredients and have me make them for her. She was the best mother-in law anyone could ask for and I miss her dearly.

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prep time 5 Min

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yield yield 1 1/2 doz.

Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups mixed pecan pieces,and halves
1 tablespoon butter

How To Make original pecan pralines

Step 1

Combine sugar and water in a heavy 2-qt saucepan.

Step 2

Heat to boiling, using low heat and stirring CONSTANTLY. Stir in pecans.
Step 3

Cook until mixture reaches softball stage or 235 degrees. Be careful not to burn.
Step 4

Remove from heat; stir in butter. Immediately drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper.
Step 5

Let stand until firm. Yield about 1 1/2 dozen.
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