Maple Pralines
Leftover nuts? Last minute gift? Just craving something sweet RIGHT NOW? Maple pralines are the answer. 5 ingredients and less than 20 minutes standing next to your stove will yield slightly crunchy, mouthwatering pralines that will be gone just as fast as your second batch can cook. This recipe can be altered to achieve richer flavors by selecting a higher grade of maple syrup, adding a shot of your favorite bourbon or whiskey, or selecting your favorite nut in substitution for the pecans. Clean out your pantry and reward yourself with a few candies once  your done!       CandiAnne's Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were put out by Eat Smart New York which is part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. These pages were funded by them and the USDA Food Stamp Program.
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar (200g baker's measure)
  • 2/3 cup milk (5oz baker's measure)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (6oz baker's measure)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup pecan meats (85g baker's measure)
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine sugar, milk and maple syrup in a large saucepan.
  3. Heat saucepan over medium high, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Using a candy thermometer, cook mixture to 230 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Add butter to mixture and continue cooking until 234 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Remove pan from heat and let mixture stand for 5 minutes. Do not stir.
  7. Add nuts and combine until mixture looks cloudy and has thickened.
  8. Drop mixture by the tablespoon onto waxed paper.
  9. Let stand until cool.