TeeDee's Pecan Candy

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This is a Louisiana favorite. I have to make it every Christmas for my family.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 teaspoons butter, or as needed

  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 cups pecans

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch pan with 2 teaspoons butter.

  2. Combine evaporated milk with sugar in a heavy, large stockpot and place over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Cook the syrup, stirring often, until a candy thermometer reads 235 degrees F (110 degrees C) or a small spoonful of syrup dropped into a glass of cold water forms a soft ball, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. Stir pecans and butter into the syrup and continue to cook until solid crystals of candy begin to form on the side of the pot, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir vanilla and almond extracts into candy.

  4. Pour candy into prepared dish and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174 Calories
11g Fat
17g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 3%

* 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.