Mimis Pecan Pralines Recipes

Steps:

• Generously butter baking sheets.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar, water and butter. Bring to a rapid boil and stir in pecans. Continue to cook and stir until large bubbles form on the surface, pecans begin to look sugary and mixture just begins to color. Remove from heat and drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Let cool completely.

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except for butter, vanilla and pecans in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugars dissolve. Cook until the soft ball stage. Remove from heat.
• 2. Prepare an area to spoon the candy out onto. I use wax paper but you could also use parchment paper. TIP: I have found that if you let the candy mixture cool some first then you don't have to beat it as long
• 3. Add butter, vanilla and pecans to saucepan. Beat until it starts to thicken and loses some of its gloss. Spoon out quickly onto prepared countertop in the size you prefer. Store in a covered container.

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a 3-quart saucepan, mix together sugar and baking soda. Add cream and place over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until golden brown and mixture reaches 235 degrees on a candy thermometer, 25 to 30 minutes. Add butter and pecans and mix together until butter has melted and mixture is well combined, about 1 minute. Using a tablespoon, drop mixture onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart; let cool completely.

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour evenly into 2 pie shells.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

Steps:

• PUMPKIN PIE:.
• In a large bowl put the pumpkin, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg; mix well.
• Add beaten eggs, melted butter, and molasses.
• Add the milk, stirring well.
• Pour into a crust-lined pie plate.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees and bake the pie for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 and continue baking for 40 minutes; open oven and crumble the Praline Topping with fingers and bake for another 10 minutes.
• PRALINE TOPPING:.
• Mix the brown sugar, chopped pecans, and softened butter together till crumbly; set aside till ready to put on pie.

Steps:

• In a large bowl slightly beat the eggs.
• Add the melted butter, brown sugar, both corn syrups, vanilla, salt, and pecans.
• Pour it into a prepared pie shell.
• Bake 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
• Serve with real whipped cream dollops.