Texas Pralines
Amy Schulz
ingredients
- 2 c sugar
- 1 c milk
- 1 scant t. soda
- 2 1/2 c. pecan halves
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- 1 T. Butter
directions
- 1
-Cut a sheet of foil 2 feet long. DO NOT USE WAX PAPER.
- 2
-In a 6 qt saucepan combine sugar, milk & soda. Cook over medium heat.
- 3
-Mixture should boil & turn brown.
- 4
-Stir, very slightly, around the edges. When a soft ball forms (234 - 240 F) in water, remove from heat.
- 5
-Add vanilla, butter & pecans.
- 6
-Beat with a wooden spoon until gloss is gone. *Note: This is a tricky step as candy can quickly turn to sugar if beaten too long!
- 7
-If mixture becomes too thick to “spoon out,” add a few drops of hot water.
- 8
-QUICKLY drop by spoonfuls on foil.
- 9
-When candy cools, store in a tightly covered container.
Source: Becky Ketchum
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