Praline Pecans and Cranberries
3 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
Spread pecans in a single layer in pecan. Combine corn syrup, sugar and butter in a 2 cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute longer or until boiling rapidly. Stir in vanilla and baking soda until blended.
Drizzle evenly over pecans and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a large sheet that has been covered with heavy duty aluminum foil, spreading pecans evenly with lightly greased spoon. Cool completely.
Break pecans apart with a wooden spoon. Combine pecans and cranberries in a bowl; store in air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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