Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Sugary (not chewy) Natchez Pecan Pralines

PRAW leans. With puh KAWNS. (Pralines with pecans).

My recipe is for the sugary kind, which is totally different from the chewy kind. 

Reminder for me to find then add the recipe.


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SUGARY NATCHEZ  PECAN PRALINES


1) Measure out your ingredients. You will not have time once you begin.


2.5 lbs of light brown sugar
1 US sized stick of butter, plus 3 TBS butter
2 tsp salt
12 fl oz whole milk
1 TBS strong pure vanilla extract, homemade or storebought
1 large bag of pecans (about 1 lb), small halves or pieces. I prefer pieces.

(butter conversion table chart, says 1 US sized stick butter is 113.4 grams. And that 3 TBS butter is 42.53 g butter)

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2) Once you start, you´ll have to continue without stopping, and work quickly.


3) Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and butter/oil them.

4) Combine brown sugar, butter, salt, whole milk in a large pot. Leave uncovered, and bring to a boil, continuing til it starts to caramelize. Remove from heat, and add vanilla and pecans pieces. Stir with a wooden spoon, as it sticks less. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets and cool.

5) Store in an airtight container. Makes pretty gifts.