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Louisiana Pralines

Louisiana Pralines is a candy recipe made with Pecan Halves, Granulated Sugar Divided, Evaporated Milk, Salt, and Butter. Serves 1. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 3 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350~ and toast for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool and set aside.

4. 4

   In a small heavy saucepan, melt 1 C sugar over low heat.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, place remaining sugar and milk in a large saucepan and cook until almost boiling.

6. 6

   Add melted sugar, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Cook to 238~ on a candy thermometer or until a little of the mixture forms a firm but soft ball when dropped into cold water.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.

9. 9

   Stir until mixture begins to thicken.

10. 10

    Drop by tablespoons onto aluminum foil and let set.

11. 11

    Peel off foil and store pralines in a covered container.