AUNT BILL'S BROWN CANDY
Bon Apetit magazine's columnist Molly Wizenberg shares her holiday baking ritual: the old-timey Aunt Bill's Brown Candy, a cross between praline and fudge from her homestate of Oklahoma. This soft, nutty, and somewhat crumbly southern delight is the ideal holiday treat.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 1 pan, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine 2 cups sugar and half and half in heavy large saucepan. Stir occasionally over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Bring remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; continue boiling without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing sides of pan with wet brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes.
- Immediately pour caramel syrup into half and half mixture in large saucepan (mixture will bubble). Stir constantly over medium-low heat until caramel dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to medium. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture registers 244°F, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir in baking soda (mixture will foam slightly). Add butter and stir to melt. Let stand without stirring until mixture cools to 160°F, about 20 minutes. Mix in vanilla.
- Using large wooden spoon, stir constantly until candy begins to thicken and loses its gloss, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in nuts (candy will be very stiff). Scrape candy into prepared pan. Using wet fingertips, press candy firmly into pan. Cool completely, then cut into 30 squares.
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Jessica Cantrell
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of brown sugar, but I still enjoyed this candy.
Keeron Goberdan
[email protected]I love the way this candy melts in my mouth.
desti wiz
[email protected]This candy is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Hom Karki
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my candy turned out really sticky. I think I might have added too much butter.
Michael Sunday
[email protected]This candy is a great gift for friends and family.
Major Doonkeen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecans, so I substituted walnuts instead. The candy still turned out great!
Lui Valverde
[email protected]This is the best brown candy recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Christopher Andreadis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my candy turned out too hard. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Fatima Butt
[email protected]This candy is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
HAMEED LAWANGEEN
[email protected]I love this recipe! The candy is always a hit with my family and friends.
Sabrina N
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.
Shan Boy
[email protected]Aunt Bill's Brown Candy is a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of brown sugar, butter, and pecans creates a rich and flavorful candy that is perfect for any occasion.