Pecan Praline RecipeThis Classic Pecan Praline Recipe is a favorite! Family and friends will love this recipe for pecan pralines that is chocked full of declicious pecans in every bite.Classic Pecan PralinesIngredients:1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into pieces (do not use margarine) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup heavy or whipping cream 2 Tbsp light corn syrup 2 cups pecans (8 oz), toasted and coarsely chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: 1. Grease two or three cookie sheets. 2. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugars have dissolved and syrup is bubbling. 3. Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking, without stirring, until temperature reaches 230 to 234 degrees F (thread stage), about 8 minutes. 4. Add pecans and vanilla; stir until bubbling subsides. Heat to boiling. Continue cooking until candy temperature reaches 244 to 248 degrees (firm ball stage). 5. Remove saucepan from heat and stir vigorously until syrup has thickened and turns opaque, about 3 minutes. 6. Working quickly, drop mixture by tablespoons at least 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. (Stir briefly over low heat if mixture gets too thick.) Cool pralines completely. Layer between waxed paper in airtight container. Store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Makes about 40 pralines. Tip: May use dark brown sugar if you prefer a richer flavor.
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