{
  "id": "CAT05-R22",
  "slug": "cat05-r22-sand-dollar-florida-pecan-pralines",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat05-r22-sand-dollar-florida-pecan-pralines.html",
  "title": "Sand Dollar Florida Pecan Pralines",
  "category": "Desserts",
  "category_id": "CAT05",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 10,
  "cook_time_minutes": 20,
  "total_time_minutes": 30,
  "primary_cooking_method": "STOVE",
  "primary_food": "citrus",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [
    "milk",
    "tree_nuts"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    "1 cup pecan halves or pieces (120 g)",
    "¾ cup brown sugar (150 g)",
    "½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)",
    "½ cup evaporated milk (120 ml)",
    "2 tablespoons butter",
    "½ teaspoon vanilla extract",
    "Pinch of salt",
    "Parchment paper"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring often; set aside.",
    "2. Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt in a heavy saucepan.",
    "3. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugars dissolve. Then cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reaches 236°F (113°C).",
    "4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and pecans; beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens slightly and loses some shine.",
    "5. Quickly drop tablespoonfuls onto parchment. Cool completely before lifting."
  ],
  "food_safety": "The sugar mixture becomes extremely hot; keep children away from the stove and handle the pan carefully."
}