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Bayou Country Pralines
Prep Time: 1 Hour Put all ingredients except the
Makes: 18-24 pecans in a 3-quart saucepan
2 cups granulated sugar
and cook for about 20 minutes
1 cup dark or light brown sugar
over medium heat. Once boiling
1 stick (¼ pound) butter
begins, add the pecans. Stir
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons Karo syrup and cook the mixture until the Photo Credit: Matthew Noel for HACVB
4 cups pecan halves liquid forms a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water. Stir well and drop by spoonfuls on
the waxed paper. For convenience, we suggest placing a small table near the stove, with a few
sheets of newspaper and then place the wax paper on that surface. Cool thoroughly and enjoy
your sweet Bayou Country treat.
Recipe courtesy of Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
HOUMA AREA
Houma, Louisiana’s Bayou Country is the place to find your wild side, with 2500 square miles of
wetlands and outstanding local cuisine to explore. Visit our website to plan your adventure.
800-256-2931 | houmatravel.com
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