Southern Pecan Pralines

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Evaporated milk

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 cups Brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 cups Pecans

• Dairy

  • 6 tbsp Butter

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 tbsp Bourbon

Found on foodiemisadventures.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1½ cups brown sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 6 Tbsp butter
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups pecans
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp of Bourbon (optional)

Directions

• Line 2 baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper sprayed lightly with cooking spray
• In large saucepan combine sugars, butter, milk, pecans and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 238 degrees or “soft ball” stage. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bourbon (if using).
• Stir the mixture rapidly -- and keep stirring until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes cloudy and grainy. The pecans should be floating in the mixture and should no longer sink to the bottom.
• Spoon out the mixture onto the prepared pans, working quickly before the candy sets. Allow pralines to cool completely before removing from baking sheets.