Pralines

Love the sweetness of brown sugar and the crunchy taste of pecans? Savor a N'Awlins-born specialty.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 3 hours 30 min
Makes: About 18 candies

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2	cups packed light brown sugar
1	cup granulated sugar
1 1/4	cups milk
1/4	cup light corn syrup
1/8	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2	cups pecan halves (5 1/2 oz)

1.	In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, corn syrup and salt to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered about 15 minutes, without stirring, to 236°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Cool about 1 hour, without stirring, until saucepan is cool to the touch.
2.	Add vanilla and pecan halves. Beat with spoon about 1 minute or until mixture is slightly thickened and just coats pecans but does not lose its gloss. On waxed paper, drop mixture by spoonfuls, dividing pecans equally. Let stand uncovered 1 to 2 hours or until candies are firm and no longer glossy.
3.	Wrap candies individually in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Store in airtight container.
Pronounced "PRAH-leen" or "PRAY-leen," this confection originated in Louisiana, where brown sugar and pecans are in ample supply.

Variation

Dark brown sugar can be used instead of the light brown sugar--you will have darker, richer pralines.

Nutrition Information:

1 Candy: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 40mg; Total Carbohydrate 41g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 38g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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