Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy

Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy is a traditional Southern treat that has been passed down through generations in many families.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Evaporated milk
• 1 cup Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and corn syrup.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (235°F on a candy thermometer).
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
5. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
6. Beat the mixture vigorously until it thickens and loses its gloss.
7. Pour into a greased 8x8-inch pan and let it rest for 1 hour.
8. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 20g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.