This recipe was clipped from a newspaper dated 1957. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
Recipes for Your Scrapbook.
BY MRS. HARVEY F. ROSTISER.
If you want to make this famous Southern candy you will find this an easy recipe.
Pralines.
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 cups pecan halves
Combine sugars and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it reaches 238 degrees or forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from heat and add nuts. Quickly bring to a boil, remove from heat and stir until syrup becomes slightly cloudy (mixture will be thin). Tablespoon quickly on heavy wax paper. Makes 20 to 25.
Mom made these
my family love this recipe!except they add condense milk and vinella extract instead of water.