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Cherry Pecan Logs

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Submitted by alicecb

Rum-scented candy logs made with powdered sugar and cherries, coated in melted caramel and rolled in crunchy pecans. A vintage holiday confection that makes half a dozen logs.

YIELD

1 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

25 min

READY

1 hrs

These Cherry Pecan Logs are old-fashioned candy shop magic you can pull off in your own kitchen.

A simple fondant of powdered sugar, evaporated milk, and rum flavoring gets kneaded with cherries until smooth and glossy, then shaped into six-inch logs and chilled.

Once firm, each log takes a bath in melted caramel and a roll through chopped pecans for a crunchy, sticky, irresistible coating.

Wrap them in wax paper, chill again, and slice into rounds for a candy box-worthy treat.

Kitchen Tips

  • Knead the fondant until it’s truly smooth and shiny; this takes a few minutes but makes all the difference in texture
  • Melt the caramels over a double boiler (not direct heat) to avoid scorching
  • Work quickly when rolling in caramel; it firms up fast once off the heat
  • These keep beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making them ideal for holiday gifting

Ingredients

2 30
TABLESPOONS ML EVAPORATED MILK
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML RUM EXTRACT *
2 ½ 591
CUPS ML POWDERED SUGAR

Directions

Combine milk and rum flavoring in mixing bowl.

Add sugar and knead in cherries until smooth and shiny.

Shape in 6 inch logs, roll in wax paper and chill.

Combine caramels (½ lb.) and 3 tablespoons evaporated milk.

Heat over boiling water until melted, stirring often.

Turn in pie pan.

Roll logs in caramel mixture then in pecans.

Roll in wax paper and chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 83g (2.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 301 2% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 0%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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