Delicious chewy pecan pralines we make every year for Christmas.
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 pound butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 cups pecans
Instructions
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1
Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.
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2
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and then pecans.
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3
Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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