New Mexico Pinon Candy

* Exported from MasterCook *

NEW MEXICO PINON CANDY

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cones piloncillo -- shredded
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1 c -Dark brown sugar, packed
1 c Water
2 tb Butter
-(DO NOT USE MARGARINE)
1 1/2 c Toasted pine nuts
-ÿÿPecan halves
1 t Vanilla

Piloncillo is unrefined sugar that is purchased in hard cones. It comes in
colors from beige to brown.

Heat piloncillo and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring
constantly. Reduce heat slightly. Cook, without stirring, to 236F on candy
thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water
forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Remove from heat.
Immediately remove thermometer. Stir in butter. Cool 8 minutes without
stirring. Stir in pine nuts and vanilla. Beat with spoon until slightly
thickened and mixture just coats pine nuts but remains glossy, about 1
minute. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until
candies are firm. Store tightly covered at room temperature.



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