SOUTHERN PECAN CANDY
Unlike traditional pralines, this recipe is spread in a pan, then cut into squares. It is loaded with pecans and has the same sweet taste as pralines. The candy was in my mother's recipe collection and dates back to 1941.-June Moffett, Santa Ana, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook 1 cup sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, combine cream and remaining sugar. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage). Transfer to a large bowl; stir in butter and baking soda. Cool until mixture reaches 110°., Add vanilla. Beat until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool completely. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil. Store candy in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECO FLAKE CANDY
Steps:
- Combine sugar, syrup and water in heavy light colored skillet.
- Cook, stirring constantly unstil sugar dissolves.
- Add salt & nuts.
- Cook, stirring occasionaly, to hard crack stage (294 degrees).
- Add butter, vanilla & soda.
- Stir to blend, stir in coconut & pour onto 2 buttered cookie sheets.
- While warm, pull out to desired thinness.
- When cold, crack into pieces.
PECO CANDY
Peco candy is a unique blend of peanuts, sugar and coconut flakes. Considered to be candy decades ago, this is an "airy" treat that is reminiscent of years gone by!
Provided by Kaleb
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine, sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan (4-5 quart) with a heavy bottom.
- Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Then increase to high heat and bring to boil until thermometer reaches 250°F.
- Add butter and peanuts. Continually stir to ensure the peanuts do not scorch.
- Bring the temperature up to 300°F.
- Once at 300°F, immediately remove from stove and add vanilla and baking soda. Mix together slightly then add coconut.
- Stir until combined and pour into greased jelly roll size baking sheet. Do not spread or smooth out the brittle; let is spread on its own.
- Let cool completely, then crack and break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 2-inch piece, Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 64.1 mg, Fiber 2.2 g, Sugar 23.2 g
COCONUT BRITTLE
Microwave brittle candy with macadamia nuts and a coconut layer. A cinch to make.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread coconut evenly over a buttered baking sheet.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute. Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy. Pour over coconut in pan. Let cool until firm, 1 hour. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE
The pecans give this brittle a whole new flavor. I am begged for this recipe all of the time. I hope all enjoy.
Provided by Texaskari22
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 49m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a baking sheet.
- Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a glass 4-cup measuring cup.
- Heat in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and heat for 3 1/2 more minutes. Stir butter into pecan mixture and heat in microwave for 2 more minutes.
- Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into pecan mixture until foamy; pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely before breaking brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 173.3 mg, Sugar 24.9 g
CANDIED PECANS
You can't eat just one. Crunchy, sweet, salty, and AMAZING!
Provided by Alix
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture. Mix sugar mixture into pecan mixture until pecans are evenly coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned, 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 238.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g
PECAN BRITTLE
This old-fashioned brittle utilizes the rich flavor of pecans instead of peanuts and is a hit with anyone who tries it. Store in an airtight container.
Provided by Fall
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. Mix together baking soda, 1 teaspoon water, and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.
- Mix together sugar, 1 cup water, and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in pecans and butter. Heat to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, about 13 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in reserved baking soda mixture, until candy is light and foamy.
- Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.3 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
TEEDEE'S PECAN CANDY
This is a Louisiana favorite. I have to make it every Christmas for my family.
Provided by LATEDRA75
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch pan with 2 teaspoons butter.
- Combine evaporated milk with sugar in a heavy, large stockpot and place over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Cook the syrup, stirring often, until a candy thermometer reads 235 degrees F (110 degrees C) or a small spoonful of syrup dropped into a glass of cold water forms a soft ball, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir pecans and butter into the syrup and continue to cook until solid crystals of candy begin to form on the side of the pot, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir vanilla and almond extracts into candy.
- Pour candy into prepared dish and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 49.4 mg, Sugar 16 g
PECAN BRITTLE
This is a favorite of my family. I love making this candy for Christmas.-Fern Newsom, Dubach, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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