Caramel Pralines(Choudrant, Louisiana)

1. 1

   Caramelize 1 cup sugar in heavy iron skillet.

2. 2

   Cook over very low heat until sugar turns to syrup.

3. 3

   While sugar is melting, place other 2 cups of sugar, milk, butter and salt in heavy saucepan.

4. 4

   Bring to boiling point.

5. 5

   Very slowly pour syrup from skillet into other ingredients, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Be sure to turn heat to low before starting the pouring.

7. 7

   Cook until good firm ball stage (drop a bit of mixture into cool water to test firmness).

8. 8

   Cool slightly.

9. 9

   Add vanilla and pecan halves.

10. 10

    Stir until mixture loses gloss.

11. 11

    Drop by tablespoon onto wax paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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