How to Make Pecan Candy : Easy Southern Cooking

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Dump sugars into a large bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of water and 1/3 cup of light corn syrup to the bowl.

Do not stir the mixture to avoid sugar crystals forming.

Microwave the mixture for 6 minutes until it reaches 234-240°F.

Let the mixture cool for 2 minutes after microwaving.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture and stir vigorously for about 2 minutes.

Fold in 1 1/2 cups of whole pecans and stir to incorporate air into the candy.

Scoop the mixture onto buttered aluminum foil using buttered spoons.

Let the candy come to room temperature and store in an airtight container.

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