Candy Pecan Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Nougat mix
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1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
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3 tablespoons corn syrup
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3 cups sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/2 cup butter for greasing (use more if needed)
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3 tablespoons butter (set aside from the amount for greasing your cookware)
→ Caramel blend
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup heavy cream (use another cup later)
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup dark corn syrup
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7-10 cups pecans, toasted if you prefer
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1 cup heavy cream (extra portion)
# Instructions:
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Coat a sturdy 3-quart pan and another 9x13 pan with butter. Keep any remaining butter nearby. Toss 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, 3 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the buttered pot. Heat over high while stirring. Clip on the candy thermometer and keep cooking until it hits 238°F, stirring as needed. Move the mix into the buttered 9x13 pan. Wait a couple of minutes for it to cool, then fold in 3 tablespoons butter and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Give it a good mix, cover, and stash in the fridge until it firms up. Slice it into 7 logs that are 6 inches each.
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Clean and dry your saucepan, then grease it and another 9x13 pan. Drop 1 cup heavy cream, 1 stick butter, 1 cup dark corn syrup, and 2 cups sugar into the saucepan. Crank up the heat to high, stirring as it boils. Clip on the candy thermometer and wait till it reaches 238°F. Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while stirring. Let it boil again till it gets back to 238°F. Tip the caramel into your greased 9x13 pan to cool. Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, giving it a final stir.
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Slice the caramel into 7 sections. Wrap each piece around a nougat log, squishing it into place with your hands. Press pecans into the surface and ends of each roll. Use wax paper to wrap them up, tying with tape. If you'd like, use cellophane and ribbons instead. Put the candies in the fridge, and let them warm up at room temp for about 10 minutes before cutting.
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Keep the wrapped candies in the fridge. For longer periods, put them inside a sealed ziplock bag. If they’re frozen, let them thaw before enjoying.
# Notes:
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Don’t forget to butter pans all over to avoid sticking.
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Fasten the thermometer so it doesn’t rest on the pot bottom. That way, it measures right.
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Toasting pecans can boost their flavor if you prefer.