Pecan Penuche

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the sugars and milk, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (236 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from the heat. Add the butter and vanilla, but do not stir. Let the mixture cool, without stirring, until it reaches 110 degrees F and the outside of the pan feels lukewarm, about 40 minutes.
  3. While the mixture is cooling, butter an 8-inch square pan. With a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until it becomes thick and loses its' gloss. Quickly stir in the pecans and pour into the pan (Don't scrape the sides, since they may be sugary).
  4. When firm, cut with a sharp knife into 1 1/2-inch squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

692 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 45.8g 59% DV
Carbs 55.1g 20% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 39.9g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 91.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 298mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 149.5mg 12% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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