christmas whiskey pecans

Directions

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   Christmas Whiskey Pecans Source: My Mother's Southern Desserts - Martha Pearl Villas and James Villas The taste of these coated pecans is si

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   Jim Villas notes that they can be frozen to keep on hand through the holidays

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   1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons bourbon 3 cups pecan halves In a large, heavy saucepan, combi

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   Cook until the syrup registers 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer or forms a soft ball when a little is dropped into a 1/2 cup cold water

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   Yields 3 cups

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   Remove pan from heat

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   Add the salt, bourbon and pecans and stir until the nuts are thoroughly coated with the syrup

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   Pour the pecans onto wax paper and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.