Creamy Pralines Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Evaporated milk2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Light corn syrup2 Tablespoon
 Pecan halves2 Cup (32 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2463 Calories from Fat 328

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37 g57.4%

Saturated Fat 23.2 g116.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 114 mg38%

Sodium 202.8 mg8.5%

Total Carbohydrates 540 g180%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 524.7 g

Protein 12 g23.8%

Vitamin A 22.9% Vitamin C 5.4%

Calcium 46.2% Iron 2.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) In a heavy Dutch oven, add sugar, milk, butter and corn syrup. Mix thoroughly.
2) Place over heat and bring to a boil.
3) Fold in pecans and cook by occasional stirring, for some time until the mixture turns into a soft-ball stage (234°).
4) Remove from heat and keep on beating for another 2-3 minutes, until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
5) Use a lightly buttered waxed paper to drop mixture with a rounded tablespoon.

SERVING
6) Allow to cool before serving.
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