*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Pecan Penuche

Recipe By     : Fannie Farmer's New Cookbook
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Dark brown sugar -- firm pack
     3/4   c            Milk
     1/8   ts           Salt
   2 1/2   tb           Butter -- in small pieces
   1       ts           Vanilla
     3/4   c            Pecans -- chopped

  Oil a jelly-roll pan or an 8x8" pan. Combine the sugar, milk, and
  salt in a heavy 3 qt pot, stirring to mix well. Place over medium
  heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar
  dissolves. Cover and let boil for 2 to 3 minutes.

  Uncover and wash down the sides of the pot with a pastry brush
  dipped in cold water. Continue to boil, over medium heat, to the
  firm ball stage (240 to 250°F), stirring only if it starts to
  burn.

  Remove from the heat and immediately place the pot in a larger pot
  filled with cold water; this will stop the cooking process and
  bring the temperature down.

  Drop in the butter and let cool slightly, without stirring. Beat
  until it starts to thicken, add the vanilla and the pecans and
  continue to beat until the candy loses some of its gloss. Spread
  evenly in the pan and mark into squares. When firm, cut into pieces
  and store in an airtight container.


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