Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Directions
Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Put the sugars, salt, corn syrup, milk, and butter in saucepan. Over medium heat, stir mixture constantly with a wooden spoon until sugars have dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook to a soft ball stage, approximately 236 degrees F on a candy thermometer. (If you do a cold water test, drizzle a drop of candy into a glass of cold water, the ball of candy will flatten between your fingers when you take it out of the water.) Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
Add the vanilla and nuts, and beat with a spoon by hand for approximately 2 minutes or until candy is slightly thick and begins to lose its gloss. Quickly drop heaping tablespoons onto waxed paper. If the candy becomes stiff, add a few drops of hot water.
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By sgmayo
Missouri
on April 12, 2013
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These remind me of when I was in Savannah. Soooooo good! Thanks again Paula!
By obiwan2112
on January 18, 2013
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If your pralines don't set properly and are gooey, you don't have bad pralines. What you have is an absolutely spectacular ice cream topping. Can't lose!
By cure1979
on July 23, 2012
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Wonderful recipe! I have made several batches over the past couple of weeks and they are delicious. I love the rich, buttery flavor! As good as any I have ever had in Louisiana (and I ate them by the dozens whenever I was down South. I let the candy boil after it reaches soft ball for about 4 minutes before shutting off the burner. The ten minute rest is a must, and I stir mine for about 3 minutes instead of 2 (and don't try to cheat with a hand mixer - it doesn't work!. You have to spoon fast and furious because they begin to dry very quickly. I live in the desert, and found that when I tried to make a batch when it had been humid and rainy for a few days, I had to re-boil them for a few minutes because they were not solidifying.
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