Maple-pecan Pralinescandies, desserts 3 cup sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 2/3 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cup pecan pieces 2 teaspoon maple flavoring Combine first five ingredients in a dutch oven; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pecan pieces; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, unti mixture reaches soft ball stage (236ø). Remove from heat; stir in flavoring. Beat with wooden spoon 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let cool. |
