panocha (pan-new-chi)
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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.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
Approx. 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter or marg.
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
How To Make panocha (pan-new-chi)
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Step 1Combine 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).
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Step 2Add Vanilla and beat until mixture holds its shape. Add nuts.
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Step 3Quickly spread into a butter greased plate. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Makes approximately 24 pieces.
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