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Pecan Penuche

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This International dessert features Dark Brown Sugar; Firm Pack, Milk, Salt, Butter; In Small Pieces, Vanilla. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 856.7
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Dark Brown Sugar; Firm Pack, Milk, Salt, Butter; In Small Pieces, Vanilla. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Dark Brown Sugar; Firm Pack
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Butter; In Small Pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3/4 cup Pecans; Chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Oil a jelly-roll pan or an 8 X 8-inch pan.
  2. 2
    Combine the sugar, milk and salt in a heavy 3-quart pot, stirring to mix well.
  3. 3
    Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
  4. 4
    Cove and let boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Uncover and wash down the sides of the pot with a pastry brush dipped in cold water.
  6. 6
    Continue to
  7. 7
    boil , over medium
  8. 8
    heat , to the firm ball stage (240-250 degrees F (121&# 194;°C).), stirring only if it starts to burn.
  9. 9
    Remove from the
  10. 10
    heat and immediately
  11. 11
    place the pot in a larger pot filled with cold water; this will stop the cooking process and bring the temperature down.
  12. 12
    Drop in the butter and let cool slightly, without stirring.
  13. 13
    beat until it starts to
  14. 14
    thicken ,
  15. 15
    add the vanilla and the pecans and continue to
  16. 16
    beat until the candy loses some of its gloss.
  17. 17
    Spread evenly in the pan and mark into squares.
  18. 18
    When firm, cut into pieces and store in an airtight container.
  19. 19
    From Fannie Farmer's New Cookbook

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 856.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.5g63%
Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
Cholesterol 21.1mg8%
Sodium 767.0mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 126.9g43%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugars 121.8g
Protein 5.9g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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