My in-laws are in the process of remodeling their kitchen, so my MIL came over to my kitchen last week to make a couple of batches. I took advantage of that time so I could learn how to make them. I also took some pictures along the way.
According to my MIL, the key to these pralines is the cold dry weather. Candy is a weird thing... it really likes the cold weather. I suppose you could probably turn up the air conditioning if you live in a hot and humid climate. She also says that an iron skillet is a must!
Jenny B's Pralines
Ingredients:
1 (1-pound) box light brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 Tablespoon butter
1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
In an iron skillet, combine sugar, salt, milk, and butter. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Increase heat to medium; continue cooking and stirring to soft ball stage (234-degrees on a candy thermometer).
Whatever you do, don't drop the candy thermometer in the mixture. If you do, the mixture may splash on your knuckle and make a blister. I spared you from a grosser picture. Trust me!
Once mixture has come to 234-degrees, remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cool for about 5 minutes.
(Meanwhile, place a large sheet of parchment paper on the counter.)
Stir mixture rapidly until mixture begins to thicken and coats pecans lightly.
Drop RAPIDLY from spoon (1 Tablespoon for large or 1 teaspoon for small patties). If mixture becomes too stiff, add a few drops of hot water.
Let patties cool before removing from parchment paper.
Yield: about 5 dozen small patties
Increase heat to medium; continue cooking and stirring to soft ball stage (234-degrees on a candy thermometer).
Whatever you do, don't drop the candy thermometer in the mixture. If you do, the mixture may splash on your knuckle and make a blister. I spared you from a grosser picture. Trust me!
Once mixture has come to 234-degrees, remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cool for about 5 minutes.
(Meanwhile, place a large sheet of parchment paper on the counter.)
Stir mixture rapidly until mixture begins to thicken and coats pecans lightly.
Drop RAPIDLY from spoon (1 Tablespoon for large or 1 teaspoon for small patties). If mixture becomes too stiff, add a few drops of hot water.
Let patties cool before removing from parchment paper.
Yield: about 5 dozen small patties
Source: Jenny Bishop
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I never met one if Jennie b's praline that I or anyone else didn't love!
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