pecan penuche
Pecan Penuche Source: Fannie Farmer's New Cookbook 2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed 3/4 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon ...
Ingredients
- 2cupdark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4cupmilk
- 1/8teaspoonsalt
- 21/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1teaspoonvanilla extract
- 3/4cuppecans, chopped
Directions
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Pecan Penuche Source: Fannie Farmer's New Cookbook 2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed 3/4 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons b
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Combine the sugar, milk and salt in a heavy 3-quart pot, stirring to mix well
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Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves
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Cover and let boil for 2 to 3 minutes
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Uncover and wash down the sides of the pot with a pastry brush dipped in cold water
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Continue to boil, over medium heat, to the firm ball stage (240 to 250 degrees F), stirring only if it starts to burn
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Remove from the heat and immediately place the pot in a larger pot filled with cold water
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this will stop the cooking process and bring the temperature down