How to Make Old-Fashioned Pralines

Here's a recipe for a favorite Southern candy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup maple sugar
• 2 cups pecans
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cream

1. Boil maple syrup, sugar and cream. If a dollop of the mixture forms a ball when dropped into cold water, then it's done.

2. Remove from heat and beat until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency, then introduce the pecans.

3. Let cool on a sheet of waxed paper.