Marie Augustus' Pralines

MARIE AUGUSTUS' PRALINES

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Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

4 c Sugar

1 c Brown sugar

2 c Evaporated milk (pet)

1/2 lb Butter

5 c Pecans, chopped

1 pn Salt

1 t Vanilla

Place milk, 1/2 lb butter, both sugars and slat in a large heavy pan.

Bring to boil, cook to "softball stage" <this is very hard, you MUST use a

candy thermometer> Remove from heat and add 1/2 lb butter. Beat

constantly. When you feel it begin to thicken, add pecans and vanilla.

When thick QUICKLY drop by teaspoon on greased surface or foil. Leave 2-3 between each as they will flatten out. REMEMBER THIS CANDY IS STIRRED

CONSTANTLY WHILE BEING COOKED AND BEATEN CONSTANTLY WHEN REMOVED FROM THE

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