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New Orleans Pralines




Source of Recipe


Family Fun


List of Ingredients




„h 7 cups sugar
„h 2 cans evaporated milk
„h 2 sticks butter
„h 1 tablespoon vanilla
„h 2 pounds pecans


Recipe



1. Mix sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a large saucepan. Place on medium heat for at least 1 hour, stirring quite a bit. (Do not let the mixture stick to the bottom of the pot.)
2. Cook the mixture until it reaches the soft ball stage, generally between 234 degrees F and 240 degrees F. (Use a special candy-making thermometer.)
3. Remove from heat and add the vanilla, then the pecans. Spoon onto waxed paper to cool.