Vanilla Pecan Pralines.
Ingredients.
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Preparation.
Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
Heat sugar, syrup and water in a heavy saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Add pecans and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the soft-ball stage .
Remove saucepan from heat and add butter and vanilla; let cool. Beat with a spoon until mixture gradually changes to an opaque color and becomes creamy. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a buttered baking sheet and allow to harden.