Nanny's Basic Pecan Pralines
Recipe from Food Network
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
- Butter, for greasing the baking sheet
Method
- Grease a baking sheet with butter.
- Combine both sugars, the water, and cream in a heavy medium saucepan over moderate heat.
- Stir frequently and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, 234°F to 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from the heat and beat with an electric mixer on low for 2 to 3 minutes, until creamy.
- Stir in the pecans until evenly coated, then drop large spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet and let them cool.