Penuche

Penuche

Course: Candy & Confections

Ingredients

  • 6 Ounces Evaporated Milk
  • 2 Cups Golden or Dark Brown Sugar Firmly Packed
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Cup Pecans Chopped

Instructions

  • In heavy saucepan, mix milk, sugar, and salt. Heat slowly to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook to soft-ball stage, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat; add butter. Cool undisturbed for 20 minutes, then beat until candy thickens and begins to loose its gloss.
  • Quickly stir in pecans, and spread in buttered 8-inch square pan. Cool and cut. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.
  • Variations: Mix 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder with sugar, or add 2 teaspoons grated orange peel while beating candy.

Recipe – Helen Ferre