Megan's Pecan Pralines Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tbsp evaporated milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups (about 8 oz) pecans, coarsely chopped

Directions:

Line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper.
In a large heavy pot, stir together the sugar and 1 cup evaporated milk. Attach a candy thermometer to the pot and place it over moderately low heat. Cook, stirring occasionallyuse a pastry brush dipped in cold water to wash down any sugar crystals clinging to the side of the potuntil the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to moderate and cook the mixture, undisturbed, until the thermometer registers 238°F (soft-ball stage), 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool, undisturbed, until the thermometer registers 220°F, about 6 minutes.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the vanilla and butter. Continue stirring until the mixture is creamy and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pecan pieces. Working quickly, use a wooden spoon to scoop up heaping tablespoons of the praline mixture and a small metal spoon to scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between pralines. If the mixture starts to crystallize and harden, add 1 to 2 tablespoons evaporated milk and place over low heat, stirring, until the mixture softens then continue dropping on prepared baking sheets. Let the pralines harden at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Pralines can be made ahead, wrapped individually in waxed paper, and stored in an airtight container in a cool place, up to 1 week.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4312.22 Kcal (18054 kJ)
Calories from fat	3574.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	397.18g	611%
Cholesterol	1008.34mg	336%
Sodium	187.16mg	8%
Potassium	614.06mg	13%
Total Carbs	196.67g	66%
Sugars	177.63g	711%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	10%
Protein	16.18g	32%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	4.5mg	151%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	459.6mg	46%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	546.67 Kcal (2289 kJ)
Calories from fat	453.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.35g	611%
Cholesterol	127.83mg	336%
Sodium	23.73mg	8%
Potassium	77.85mg	13%
Total Carbs	24.93g	66%
Sugars	22.52g	711%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	10%
Protein	2.05g	32%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	151%
Iron	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	58.3mg	46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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