Sweet Maripin'S Episcopalian Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dark brown sugar
1 c. water
1/2 stick butter
2 c. pecan halves, broken
pinch of salt

Preparation

Boil sugar and water until soft ball forms when tested in ice water.
Add butter and remove from heat.
Stir in 2 cups of pecans and a pinch of salt.
Beat until a bit dropped on a buttered plate or waxed paper does not run.
Drop from a teaspoon.
Never substitute margarine for butter.