(A)

• 4 lbs. sugar 
• 3 1/2 lbs. glucose
• 1 1/2 pts. water

(B)

• 3 lbs. pecan halves (not salted)
• 1/4 lb. butter

(C)

• 1 oz. salt

Preparation

1. Obtain large copper kettle
2. Grease marble slab with pure lard
3. Obtain spatula for spreading
4. Obtain canvas gloves

Step I

Place ingredients under (A) in copper kettle and mix well,  Cook to 300° F.

Step II

At 300° F. turn flame down low.  Add (B).  Stir constantly for 3 minutes.

Step III

After stirring 3 minutes, take off the fire and add (C).  Mix (C) in well.

Step IV

Pour on greased slab.  Spread as thin as possible with spatula.

Step V

Cut batch in half for easy handling.  Turn the batch over with hands (wearing gloves).  Stretch out as thin as possible with hands.

Step VI

Cut into large pieces with a caramel knife while batch is still hot.  Store in a cool dry place in large can.  Keep can covered.

Special Comments

1. Pecan Glase’ is a high grade candy can be made weeks in advanced.
2. Scraps and crumbs maybe crushed and thrown into nut batch at 290° F.
3. Pecan Glase’ will not spread as easily as peanut brittle.  The pecans must be spread out by force to prevent piling up in the center.

Also See

• Pecan Rolls
• Divinity

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