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Mexican Brown Sugar Candy
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serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
ingredients
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon hot water
directions
In a 4-quart saucepan, cook the buttermilk, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and corn syrup over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, to 230 degrees F or the soft ball stage.
Remove from heat. Mix in vanilla and butter. Blend until thick. Add pecans and beat until creamy and thick. Stir in hot water and drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper.
Cool for 2 hours before wrapping individually in clear plastic wrap.
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