Yield: 24 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
3 cups | Sugar |
1 cup | Evaporated Milk |
⅔ cup | Light corn syrup |
2 tablespoons | Butter or margarine |
¼ teaspoon | Cream of tartar |
2 cups | Pecan pieces |
2 teaspoons | Maple flavoring |
Combine first five ingredients in a dutch oven; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pecan pieces; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, unti mixture reaches soft ball stage (236ø).
Remove from heat; stir in flavoring. Beat with wooden spoon 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let cool.