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.
|
|