Feasley's Recipes

Aunt Belle's Brown Candy

dessert~1 hrfrom the kitchen of Aunt BellePhoebe Butler’s recipe box

sugar · light cream · baking soda · butter · vanilla · pecan

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30 min active · 1 hr total (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar (divided: 1 cup for caramelizing, 2 cups for the saucepan)
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 lb. pecans (pecan meats)

Steps

  1. Melt 1 cup of the sugar in a heavy skillet over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and light caramel colored.
  2. Pour the caramelized sugar slowly into a saucepan containing the cream and the remaining 2 cups of sugar.
  3. Cook to the firm ball stage, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat; add the baking soda and stir vigorously.
  5. Add the butter. Cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the vanilla and beat until the mixture is thick and loses its shine.
  7. Blend in the pecan meats and pour into a greased pan.
  8. Allow to set before cutting.