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Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Method

  • Line counter top with aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Combine sugars, syrup, butter and 5 tbs water in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the pecans and continue cooking until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (238 degrees F).
  • Remove from the heat and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the candy begins to turn opaque.
  • Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto foil and allow to harden.
  • Store pralines in an air tight tin.