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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Whole nuts look great if it's for a gift, but pieces are easier to work. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon water |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
3 cups sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1 cup light corn syrup |
4 tablespoons butter |
4 cups pecans |
Directions:
1. Mix baking soda, water and vanilla. Set aside.
2. Mix sugar, 1/2 cup water, and corn syrup in a constant stir copper kettle.
3. Cook over medium heat until it reaches 240* on a candy thermometer.
4. Add butter and nuts.
5. Cook until mixture reaches 290* on a candy thermometer.
6. Immediately turn off heat.
7. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
8. Pour onto a greased half sheet pan, roll witha marble rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
9. Cool completely: at least 1 hour.
10. Break into pieces and store in an air tight container.
11. This makes about 3.025 lbs.
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