GREEK ISLAND CANDY

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This is an excellent recipe out of an Alabama Pioneer Cookbook that I gave my mother 18 years ago. She has never given this recipe to anyone but I wanted to share it. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I do.

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Candies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 c pecans
1 1/2 stick margarine
1/2 c milk
2 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c white karo syrup
2 drops almond extract
1 dash(es) salt

Steps:

  • 1. Brown whole pecans in 1/2 stick margarine; drain pecans. Combine all other ingredients with pecans. Bring to a boil and boil hard for three minutes. Remove from heat and beat until creamy and thick (it will lose its shine) enough to drop on wax paper by teaspoonful. ENJOY!!! (The pecans are not chopped; keep whole)

Ilyas Awan
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Jennifer Dorsey
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How long can I store this candy before it goes bad?


Mashalking22 Mashalking22
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Can I use a different type of flour instead of all-purpose flour?


Arshan Tayyab
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I'm allergic to nuts. Is there a way to make this recipe without nuts?


Butterchops Butterchops
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try because it looks so good.


THULA NDLOVU
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This recipe sounds easy enough even for a beginner like me. I'm excited to give it a try!


Vicki Nash
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I'm going to make this candy for my next party. I'm sure it will be a hit.


Sheikh Kamal
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nelda Michelle Long
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my candy didn't turn out right. It was too hard and not very flavorful.


Kazi Shanto
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This candy is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Juna Gyawali
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create something so delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover filo dough.


sturi7
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This candy is so addictive! I can't stop eating it. It's the perfect treat for a party or just a snack.


paul mwanzele
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The candy came out great and everyone loved it.


Andre Ngendo
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This recipe is amazing! The candy turned out perfectly and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Rupert Love
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My family loves this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit. I've even started making it for friends and they all rave about it. Thanks for sharing!