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

Adekunle Kafilat
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I had some trouble getting the pralines to set, but I eventually got it right. They're delicious!


Cristina Perez
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These pralines are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


SL SHREDDER GAMING
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I love the way these pralines melt in my mouth. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Yonathan Graziani
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These pralines are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, nutty, and oh-so-delicious.


Omilani Samuel
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I've never made pralines before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out great!


Keziah Amoah
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These pralines are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Sonam Gyelmo
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I'm not a big fan of pralines, but these were actually pretty good. I liked the chewy texture.


Donna Ceja
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These pralines are delicious! I love the way the pecans add a little crunch.


Mahmood Hassan786
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I had some trouble getting the pralines to set, but they eventually turned out fine.


Summer stirling
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These pralines are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Dewshan Gunawardana
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pralines turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


UZIH CHISOM CONFIDENCEGOLD
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These are the best pralines I've ever had! They're so rich and flavorful.


Ahmad Gambo
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I've made these pralines several times now and they always come out great. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy.


Flexy Chidorsty
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These pralines were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I love the combination of sweet and nutty flavors.