Mexican Soft Pralines Recipe

pecans Are A Large Crop Both In Arizona And New Mexico.

1 Cup Brown Sugar
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Cup Half-and-half
2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
2 Tablespoons Dark Rum
1 Cup Pecans, Chopped

butter A Cookie Sheet. Place All Ingredients In A Small Stainless Steel Pan And Bring To A Simmer Over Medium Heat, Stirring Frequently To Prevent Burning. Cook Gently Until The Mixture Thickens Enough So That A Spoonful Dropped On The Buttered Sheet Holds Together, About 30 To 40 Minutes.

using A Large Spoon, Drop Mounds Of The Candy On The Sheet And Allow To Cool. If The Candy Does Not Harden Sufficiently, Refrigerate It For 2 Hours.

makes 8 Pralines.