Pralines II

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Delicious candy and pretty easy to make.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 pralines
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups chopped pecans

  • 24 pecan halves

Directions

  1. Lightly grease the inside of a 4-quart saucepan. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

  2. Stir the brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda, sour cream, and corn syrup together in the oiled pan; place over low heat. Cook and stir continually until the sugars are dissolved. Wipe any sugar crystals above the liquid line with a pastry brush moistened with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat; stir in the butter, vanilla, and chopped pecans.

  3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Press a pecan half into the top of each praline. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208 Calories
11g Fat
29g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.