Pineapple Candy #3
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Recipe Link: http://homecooking.about.com/od/candyrecipes/r/bldes106.htm
Pineapple Candy #3
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 Tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Line a large jellyroll pan with parchment paper.
Place white sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and pineapple
(with juice) in a heavy saucepan.
Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
Cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches
242 degreees F. on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat.
Stir and combine in butter, vanilla, and pecans.
Then beat until creamy, thick, and light in color.
Drop by the teaspoonful on to the parchment paper.
Let cool to harden.
If the mixture becomes too thick to drop onto the pan,
add a teaspoon of very hot water, beating well after
the addition.
Makes about 1/2 pound pineapple candies.
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