Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 teasp. Baking Soda
- 3/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 Cup Clear Corn Syrup
- Fresh Pecans - Approx. 1 1/2 Cups
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 teasp. Vanilla Extract
Directions
Mix sugar, baking soda, evaporated milk, and corn syrup together in heavy pot. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture forms a soft ball in water (approx. 235 degrees). Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla, and pecans. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens enough to drop by spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool and store in air tight container.
Category:Creole Recipes
Category:Creole Desserts