Emeril S Creamy Pralines

Description

Taken from emerils.com; posted for zwt 5.

Ingredients

• Granulated Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• Light Corn Syrup
• Butter
• Salt
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Pecan Pieces

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and condensed milk
2. With a wooden spoon, stir until the sugar dissolves
3. Continue to cook, stirring, until smooth and light brown, about 8 minutes
4. Add the vanilla and pecans and continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture reaches 234 to 240 degrees f
5. On a candy thermometer or the soft ball stage, that is, when a bit dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens
6. Remove from the heat and drop by the spoonful onto waxed paper
7. Let cool
8. Remove from the paper with a thin knife