Pecan Pralines

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ pound pecans, cut into coarse pieces

Method

1. 1 Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and water in a saucepan. Boil until it reaches a soft ball stage.
2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
3. 3 Fold in the pecans. Pour onto a greased tray and let cool until firm, then break into pieces.