Lavender Goat's Milk Pralines

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Lavender Goat's Milk Pralines

Sweet pecan candies made with a goat's milk base.

Yield
Makes about 20 pralines | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes plus setting

Desserts & Sweet Treats

What you need

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup whole goat's milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Combine the sugar, brown sugar, goat's milk, butter, and lavender in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugars dissolve.
  3. Clip on a candy thermometer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 235°F (soft-ball stage), about 15-18 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon for about a minute, until the mixture just begins to thicken and turn slightly cloudy.
  5. Working quickly, drop spoonfuls onto the prepared sheets and let set at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.

From The Arrogant Hippie Culinary Journal: Goat's Milk Edition by Aunesty Janssen

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