SOUTHERN PECAN PRALINES

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These traditional Southern candies make sweet tea-time treats or a welcome gourmet gift.

Provided by Crisco

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Crisco®

Time 45m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 9

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup PET® Evaporated Milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Coat a baking sheet lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, evaporated milk and corn syrup in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cover and boil 1 minute. Uncover. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, to 235 degrees F on candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
  • Add shortening, vanilla, pecans and cream of tartar. Stir with wooden spoon until mixture thickens slightly. Do not overstir. Let the mixture stand 3 minutes. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Cool until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 4.5 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Emma Harrison
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These pralines are way too hard. I can't even bite into them.


Daniel Kamau
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pralines turned out burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Lucy Brain
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These pralines are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with a little less sugar next time.


JA Shawon
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I'm not a huge fan of pralines, but these are really good. They're not too sweet and the pecans give them a nice texture.


Mala Ghosh
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These pralines are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor. I love giving them as gifts to my friends and family.


Afroja Ahmed
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I was a little skeptical about making these pralines, but I'm so glad I did. They're so delicious! I love the way the sugar caramelizes and the pecans add a nice crunch.


New House
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I've made these pralines several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them!


Olivia Clark
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These pralines are so delicious! I love the combination of sweet and crunchy. They're the perfect treat to enjoy on a special occasion.


Jaelyn Nelson
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I love how easy these pralines are to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out beautifully. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


red skys
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These pralines are absolutely divine! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, and the pecan flavor really shines through. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I'm definitely going to be making these again and ag


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