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Pecan Pralines – Dupree

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This Cajun dessert features Sugar, Light corn syrup, Water, Pecan halves, Butter. 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: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 1496.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Cajun dessert features Sugar, Light corn syrup, Water, Pecan halves, Butter. 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 Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 cup Pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the sugar, syrup, water, and pecans in a heavy saucepan until the sugar is disolved.
  2. 2
    Bring the mixture to the boil, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the soft ball stage (240F (116&# 194;°C)).
  3. 3
    Remove the saucepan from the heat and add butter and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Allow candy to cool.
  5. 5
    Whip until the mixture gradually changes to an opaque color and becomes creamy.
  6. 6
    Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a buttered cookie sheet and allow to harden.
  7. 7
    Makes two dozen.
  8. 8
    From Nathalie Dupree's New Southern Cooking Nathalie Dupree writes, "Pralines are traditionally given as Christmas gifts.
  9. 9
    Their sweetness will linger in your mouth long after the candy is gone."

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1496.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 98.6g152%
Saturated Fat 18.5g93%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 100.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g54%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g52%
Sugars 134.9g
Protein 11.6g24%

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

Keywords: boiling, butter, cajun, corn, dessert, dupree, halves, light, pecan, pecans, pralines, sugar, syrup, title, vanilla, vegetarian, water
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