Chef Michael's New Orleans Pralines
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/16th teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1
3/4 cups pecan halves
In a saucepan, using a wooden spoon, mix sugars, milk, butter, syrup,
and salt.
Cook to softball stage, about 10 minutes. Test by dropping a
drop of mixture into some cold water. Drop should be soft
when picked up with fingers.
Remove from heat; add vanilla and nuts.
Beat until mixture begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
Drop by
teaspoonfuls onto buttered wax paper.
Makes 2 dozen.
