Southern Pecan Fondant

Name: Southern Pecan Fondant
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups pecans, chopped

Submitted by MrsNestleroad

"Just like grandma used to make!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 10

ingredients

3 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
2 cups pecans, chopped

directions

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook until mixture registers 234 degrees F on candy thermometer.
Remove pan from heat and let cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F).
Then beat mixture until it loses its glossiness and becomes stiff.
Add butter, vanilla, salt and nuts.
Mix thoroughly.
Pour into a buttered pan about 1/2 inch deep.
When cool, cut into squares.