Paula Deen S Pralines

Description

This is a recipe that paula deen "donated" for a wedding special on the food network.

Ingredients

• Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Dark Corn Syrup
• Evaporated Milk
• Butter
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Pecan Halves

Instructions

1. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan
2. Put the sugars, salt, corn syrup, milk, and butter in saucepan
3. Over medium heat, stir mixture constantly with a wooden spoon until sugars have dissolved and mixture comes to a boil
4. Continue to cook to a soft ball stage, approximately 236 degrees f on a candy thermometer
5. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes
6. Add the vanilla and nuts, and beat with a spoon by hand for approximately 2 minutes or until candy is slightly thick and begins to lose its gloss
7. Quickly drop heaping tablespoons onto waxed paper
8. If the candy becomes stiff, add a few drops of hot water