Cajun Candy

Cajun Candy

Cajun Candy is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/3 c. milk and 1 c. mashed yams, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Bursting with flavor in every bite.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Combine sugars, salt, milk, yams and corn syrup in heavy 4-quart saucepan.

Stir until all is mixed thoroughly.

Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and it comes to boil.

Reduce heat and cook to 224° on candy thermometer or soft-ball stage. Remove from heat; add butter.

Do not stir.

Cool to 110°.

Chop 1/2 cup pecans.

Add vanilla to cooled mixture.

Beat until candy stiffens and loses gloss.

Stir in chopped nuts.

Spread candy on greased 9-inch pan.

Top with last 1/4 cup pecan halves.

Cut into squares.

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