Dark Chocolate Praline
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 C. of water
- 3 Tbs. light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp. vinegar
- 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, broken in small pieces
- 3/4 cup broken pecan halves
Directions
In a medium saucepan mix sugar, salt, water, corn syrup and vinegar. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower the heat and allow to boil 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat and allow to rest 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chocolate, stir until melted, add the pecans and stir again. Using a measuring spoon, drop mixture by the Tbs.onto a foil-lined cookie sheet. Work quickly as mixture sets easily. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until completely set. Remove from foil paper using a plastic or rubber spatula. Store in refrigerator in lightly packed jar.
Yield: about 20 pralines.
