This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love for making maple syrup. When I was in college, my mother would send me a package of her pralines during sugaring season. They were so popular with my friends that I barely managed to tuck away a few for myself.
Maple Pralines
Maple Pralines
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
about 1 pound
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
- In a heavy 1-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, cream and syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat. Add butter; do not stir. Cool, without stirring, to 160°. Stir in pecans. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken but is still glossy. Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
1 ounce: 144 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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