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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (51g)

Recipe makes 16 servings

Calories 200
Calories from Fat 85 (42%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 9.5g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg 0%
Sodium 13mg 0%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 28.5g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 4%
Sugars 26.3g
Protein 1.7g 3%

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Sherry Orleans Pralines

Recipe #200072 | 40 min | 40 min prep | add private note

By: Mrs J B
Dec 10, 2006

When I was looking for this recipe today, one daughter said, "You should have this memorized by now: brown sugar, pecans, and magic." SOmething I learned the hard way after posting this recipe the first time: Make sure your cook pot is big enough to accomodate boiling. I used a pot that was too small to accomodate a triple batch and transferred the pralines to a pot that was large enough, but not heavy enough. Lighter pans don't conduct heat properly. A double batch I made in the heavy pan worked much better. This comes from a cookbook that is probably out of print, Recipes and Reminiscences of New Orleans. I make double and triple batches.

SERVES 16 -20 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix first four ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (236F) stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat. When mixture stops bubbling, stir in sherry. Cool slightly. Then beat mixture until it thickens slightly.
  4. 4
    Drop candy from a tablespoon onto waxed paper to form patties. If candy becomes too stiff, drop in a few drops of hot water.

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